ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5
Between the TUF Gaming A16 (2024) and MacBook Pro 14 M5, the TUF Gaming A16 (2024) comes out ahead in storage and refresh rate, while the MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins on claimed battery life and cpu cores. Overall, the TUF Gaming A16 (2024) scores 70.4 and the MacBook Pro 14 M5 scores 61.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The TUF Gaming A16 (2024) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 M5 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, cpu cores, thunderbolt ports, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't 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 M5 wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 140.00% more. 24 h vs 10 h.
- ▲CPU cores — 25.00% more. 10 vs 8.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 3.00 more. 3 vs 0.
- ▲Weight — 0.65 kg less. 1.55 vs 2.2.
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 16 "lead | 14.2 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | Mini-LEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Apple M5 |
| CPU cores | 8 | 10lead |
| GPUⓘ | AMD Radeon RX 7700S | Apple M5 10-core GPU |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 90 Whlead | 72 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 10 h | 24 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 M5?+
MacBook Pro 14 M5 claims up to 24 hours — 10h vs 24h.
Which is lighter, TUF Gaming A16 (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M5?+
MacBook Pro 14 M5 is lighter at 1.55 kg vs 2.2 kg.
Which has an OLED display, TUF Gaming A16 (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M5?+
Neither model has an OLED display.
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