14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB
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16-inch MacBook Pro M5 ProKSh 400,000 – KSh 480,000
Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, 5070 Ti 12GBKSh 380,000.00
Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GBKSh 505,000.00
14-inch MacBook Pro M5KSh 270,000 – KSh 305,000
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| Feature |  14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro |  ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14.2 inches | 16-inch |
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| GPU | Apple 16-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 24GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 1TB / 2TB | 2 TB |
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General
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | ASUS |
| Model | MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro, 2025) | ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Gaming laptop |
| Color | Space Black, Silver | Eclipse Gray |
Design
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm | 354 × 264 × 22.6–30.4 mm |
| Weight | 1.60 kg | Starting at 2.65 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Aluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis |
Display
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14.2 inches | 16-inch |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED | IPS-level ROG Nebula anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3024 × 1964 | 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, 3 ms, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, ACR |
Performance
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU | 15-core CPU (5 super cores and 10 performance cores) | 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads; up to 5.4 GHz; 36 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS |
| GPU | Apple 16-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 24GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 1TB / 2TB | 2 TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 72.4Wh lithium-polymer | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 14 hours wireless web; up to 22 hours video streaming | Varies by gaming workload and configuration |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable | USB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported |
| Power Adapter | 70W USB-C Power Adapter | 380 W AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4-speaker system with 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 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Per-key RGB chiclet gaming keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Per-key RGB with Aura Sync |
| 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 | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 2 × USB-A 10 Gbps |
| USB-C | 3 × USB-C ports | 2 × Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Three Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4 ports (up to 120Gb/s) | 2 × Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI port | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt |
| Memory Card Reader | SDXC card slot | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | RJ-45 Ethernet; DC input |
Additional Features
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Firmware TPM; Windows Hello IR camera |
| Cooling | Active cooling system | End-to-end vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support | Tool-less RAM/SSD access; MUX Switch; Advanced Optimus; Aura Sync |
What's in the Box
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 - Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix G16 – Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB, RTX 5080 16GB |
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