The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 chip) is a strong choice for users prioritizing battery life, macOS integration, and a haptic trackpad. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025 version) is better suited for gamers and users needing a dedicated GPU, a high-refresh-rate OLED display, and a more versatile port selection.
| Attribute | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 chip) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025 version) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) | Up to AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores, 24 threads, Zen 5 architecture). Some configurations may ship with the AMD Ryzen 9 270. |
| Graphics Card (GPU) | 10-core GPU (integrated into the M4 chip) with hardware-accelerated ray tracing | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU (Max-Q implementations, 16GB VRAM, 110W max TGP with Dynamic Boost). Lower configurations may have RTX 5060, 5070, or 5070Ti. |
| RAM (Memory) | 16GB or 24GB unified memory, configurable up to 32GB | Up to 64GB LPDDR5x (7500 or 8000). Soldered, not upgradeable. Base spec is 32 GB. |
| Storage Capacity (SSD) | 512GB or 1TB SSD, configurable to 1TB or 2TB | Up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. One M.2 2280 slot, potentially supporting double-stacked SSDs for upgrades. |
| Display Size and Resolution | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with 3024-by-1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch | 14-inch, 3K (2880x1800) |
| Display Technology (e.g., Mini-LED, OLED) | Liquid Retina XDR display with Mini-LED backlighting. ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz | OLED, ROG Nebula Display, 120Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, Delta E < 1, VESA HDR True Black 500 certification, 500 nits brightness. |
| Battery Life (in hours, typical usage) | Up to 24 hours of video streaming and up to 16 hours of wireless web use. It has a 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery | Up to 11.5 hours in light use, around 8 hours for office productivity tasks, around 1 hour for gaming. |
| Operating System | macOS Sequoia | Up to Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight | 3.4 pounds (1.55 kg) | 3.46 lbs (1.57 kg). Some sources state 1.5 kg. |
| Ports (USB-C, HDMI, etc.) | Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for charging, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), HDMI port, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port | USB Type-C with DP 2.1 and PD 3.0 support, USB-A 3.2, HDMI, MicroSD card reader, Headphone jack. |
| Keyboard Quality (travel, key spacing) | Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Dipped keys, haptic trackpad | Comfortable and quiet keyboard with RGB lighting. |
| Cooling System Performance | Integrated into the M4 Chipset | High-performance heatpipes, Tri-Fan Technology, and improved 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans. Liquid metal is used to reduce CPU temperatures. |
| Price | Not available | Not available |
| Ratings | Not available | Not available |