ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed battery life | 10 h | 22 h |
| Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 12 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 72 Wh |
Between the TUF Gaming A16 (2024) and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro, the TUF Gaming A16 (2024) comes out ahead in storage / refresh rate, while the MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins on claimed battery life / ram. Overall, the TUF Gaming A16 (2024) scores 68.6 and the MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 66.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68.6 vs 66.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the TUF Gaming A16 (2024) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, refresh rate, battery, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
Pick the MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if you care most about claimed battery life / ram. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, ram, cpu cores, among others. The single most decisive one: Claimed battery life — 120.00% more. 22 h vs 10 h.
Both ship with comparable backlit keyboard, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) or Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro?
ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) leads the current Mars Score by 1.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, weight, battery against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) if…
ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) has the measurable edge on storage gb, refresh rate hz, battery wh.
Choose Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if…
Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro has the measurable edge on claimed battery h, ram gb, cpu cores.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 37.50% more. 165 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Battery — 25.00% more. 90 Wh vs 72 Wh.
- ▲Screen size — 12.68% more. 16 " vs 14.2 ".
Why Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 120.00% more. 22 h vs 10 h.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 24 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲CPU cores — 50.00% more. 12 vs 8.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 3.00 more. 3 vs 0.
- ▲Weight — 0.65 kg less. 1.55 vs 2.2.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.55 kglead |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 15.5 mmlead |
| Build material | plastic | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | truelead |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 "lead | 14.2 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Apple M4 Pro |
| CPU cores | 8 | 12lead |
| GPUⓘ | AMD Radeon RX 7700S | Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 24 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 90 Whlead | 72 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 10 h | 22 hlead |
| USB-C portsⓘ | 2 | 3lead |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 0 | 3lead |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, TUF Gaming A16 (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro?+
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro claims up to 22 hours — 10h vs 22h.
Which is lighter, TUF Gaming A16 (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro?+
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro is lighter at 1.55 kg vs 2.2 kg.
Which has more RAM, TUF Gaming A16 (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro?+
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro offers 24GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, TUF Gaming A16 (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro?+
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro has an OLED display; TUF Gaming A16 (2024) uses IPS.