ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
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 70.4 and the MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 63.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The TUF Gaming A16 (2024) edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.4 vs 63.7), but the 6.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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.
Pick the MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, ram, cpu cores, among others.
Both ship with comparable backlit keyboard, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the TUF Gaming A16 (2024) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
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.
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