16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB
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16-inch MacBook Pro M4 MaxKSh 475,000 – KSh 530,000
MacBook Air 13-inch M5KSh 19,600 – KSh 275,000
OMEN Slim 16 – Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 255,000.00
14-inch MacBook Pro M3 ProKSh 228,000 – KSh 280,000
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| Feature |  16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro |  ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16.2 inches | 16-inch |
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| GPU | Apple GPU up to 20 cores | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 24GB / 36GB / 48GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 1 TB |
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General
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | ASUS |
| Model | MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4 Pro, 2024) | ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Gaming laptop |
| Color | Space Black, Silver | Eclipse Gray |
Design
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35.57 × 24.81 × 1.68 cm | 354 × 246 × 14.9–16.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | CNC-milled aluminium chassis |
Display
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16.2 inches | 16-inch |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED | OLED glossy ROG Nebula Display |
| Resolution | 3456 × 2234 | 2560 × 1600 (2.5K) |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz ProMotion | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | Up to 1000 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR | 16:10, 100% DCI-P3, 0.2 ms, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, VESA DisplayHDR True Black |
Performance
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| CPU | 14-core CPU (10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 16 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 16 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 24 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS |
| GPU | Apple GPU up to 20 cores | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | 12 GB GDDR7 |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Soldered LPDDR5x-7467 |
| Storage Type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 24GB / 36GB / 48GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 1 TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 100Wh lithium-polymer | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 17 hours wireless web; up to 24 hours video playback | Varies by gaming workload and configuration |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable | Fast charge: 0–50% in 30 minutes; USB-C PD |
| Power Adapter | 140W USB-C Power Adapter | 240 W AC adapter; 100 W USB-C charging supported |
Software
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video | 1080p FHD IR webcam for Windows Hello |
| Speakers | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers | 6-speaker system with dual-force woofers and Smart Amplifier |
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming | Built-in 3-microphone array |
| Audio Features | Wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone support | Dolby Atmos; Smart Amplifier; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Chiclet gaming keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | 1-zone RGB backlight |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | No; Windows Hello face authentication |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 2 × USB-A 10 Gbps |
| USB-C | 3 × USB-C ports | 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps plus 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Three Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4 ports (up to 120Gb/s) | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI port | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-C | DisplayPort via both USB-C ports |
| Memory Card Reader | SDXC card slot | SD card reader (UHS-II) |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | ROG power connector |
Additional Features
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Firmware TPM; Windows Hello IR camera |
| Cooling | Active cooling system | ROG Intelligent Cooling with Tri-Fan Technology and 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support | Slash Lighting; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus; NVIDIA Studio |
What's in the Box
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 - Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 – Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB |
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