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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 with its M1 chip is great for general use and offers longer battery life and higher build quality, making it especially suited for productivity tasks that benefit from a higher-resolution screen and light design for portability. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G15, equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia graphics, is tailored for intense gaming, 3D rendering and engineering, delivering robust performance but at the expense of battery life and with added weight. Both are priced similarly, so your decision should hinge on whether your priority is gaming and high-performance tasks or portability and battery life for everyday computing. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Best in class battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
  • Good for gaming and AI

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.3
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
7.0
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is only fair.

Software Development

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
7.2
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
7.1
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Battery

20.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
7.8
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both good for general use.

Engineering and Design

7.3
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
7.6
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
7.7
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for content creation.

Cost

$1,249
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
ROG Strix G15
$1,249
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The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 costs $1,249.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)ASUS ROG Strix G15
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)ASUS ROG Strix G15

GENERAL

Price
$1,249
$1,249
Release Date
October 1, 2020May 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61''13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.92''
Weight
3 lbs4.63 lbs
Width
11.97"13.94"
Depth
8.36"10.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M1AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
20 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh56 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
491 nits284 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.8/10
Portability Score
8.9/107.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/107.5/10
Webcam
720pNo Webcam
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
03
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Version
3N/A

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)

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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."

ASUS ROG Strix G15

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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

About ASUS

ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.

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