Apple
Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB
M4 Pro · 16GB · desktop
93
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
ASUS
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ OLED
93
/ 100
From $2,699
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB lands at 93 and ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB if…
- ✓Silent compute
- ✓Unified memory architecture
- ✓Best-in-class perf-per-watt
Pick ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) if…
- ✓Slim chassis for a 5080
- ✓OLED 240Hz panel
- ✓Strong thermals at 1.85 kg
Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB 93
vs 93 ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Score breakdown
Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB
93 cpu 93
gpu 90
display 60
battery 100
portability 60
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
93 cpu 93
gpu 95
display 95
battery 78
portability 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB | ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M4 Pro | — |
| RAM | 16GB | ▲ 32 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Form | Desktop | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| GPU | — | RTX 5080 Laptop (150W) |
| Storage | — | 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | — | 16″ OLED, 2560×1600, 240Hz |
| Weight | — | 1.85 kg |
| Battery | — | 90 Wh |
| OS | — | Windows 11 Pro |
Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB
Pros
- +Silent compute
- +Unified memory architecture
- +Best-in-class perf-per-watt
Cons
- −Memory non-upgradable
- −Limited to macOS
- −High-end tiers expensive
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
FAQ: Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB vs ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
Which is better, Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB or ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB worth the price? +
At $1,399, Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.
Is ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) worth the price? +
At $2,699, ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in gpu.
Does Mac mini (M4 Pro) · 16GB or ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) 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.