ASUS

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)

Name: ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Brand: ASUS
SKU: asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-2025

Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ OLED

/ 100

From $2,699

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins by 1

Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg

/ 100

From $1,999

Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) lands at 93 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) if…

✓Slim chassis for a 5080
✓OLED 240Hz panel
✓Strong thermals at 1.85 kg

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if…

✓Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
✓Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
✓Best-in-class speakers

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

Tie

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on battery (92 vs 78).

Display

Tie

Panel quality for creative and media work

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $2,699).

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 93

94 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Score breakdown

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)

cpu 93

gpu 95

display 95

battery 78

portability 90

design 0

build 0

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

cpu 96

gpu 92

display 96

battery 92

portability 0

design 96

build 96

Specs side-by-side

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ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec	ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)	MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
CPU	▲ Intel Core Ultra 9 285H	Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)
GPU	▲ RTX 5080 Laptop (150W)	16-core GPU
RAM	▲ 32 GB LPDDR5X-7500	24 / 48 GB unified
Storage	2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD	▲ 512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB
Display	▲ 16″ OLED, 2560×1600, 240Hz	14.2″ Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
Weight	1.85 kg	▲ 1.55 kg
Battery	▲ 90 Wh	72.4 Wh
OS	Windows 11 Pro	—

ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)

Pros

+Slim chassis for a 5080
+OLED 240Hz panel
+Strong thermals at 1.85 kg

Cons

−Battery limited in gaming
−Speakers average
−Fans ramp at max perf

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Pros

+Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
+Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
+Best-in-class speakers

Cons

−8 GB base RAM gone — but storage upgrades pricey
−No OLED option
−Notch in display

FAQ: ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Which is better, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) worth the price? +

At $2,699, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro worth the price? +

At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.

Does ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery life, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on battery (92 vs 78). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.

Which is the better value, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $2,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.