Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max vs ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Between the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max and ROG Strix G16 (2025), the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max comes out ahead in claimed battery life and ram, while the ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins on refresh rate and cpu cores. Overall, the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max scores 77.3 and the ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 80.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Strix G16 (2025) edges ahead on the Mars Score (77.3 vs 80.9), but the 3.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max 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 claimed battery life, ram, battery, among others.
Pick the ROG Strix G16 (2025) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, cpu cores.
Both ship with comparable storage, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 166.67% more. 24 h vs 9 h.
- ▲RAM — 12.50% more. 36 GB vs 32 GB.
- ▲Battery — 11.11% more. 100 Wh vs 90 Wh.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 2.00 more. 3 vs 1.
- ▲Screen size — 1.25% more. 16.2 " vs 16 ".
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
- ▲Weight — 0.36 kg less. 2.14 vs 2.5.
Why ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲CPU cores — 50.00% more. 24 vs 16.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.14 kglead | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mmlead | 26.9 mm |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | truelead | false |
Display
| Spec | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 16.2 "lead | 16 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24lead |
| GPUⓘ | Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAMⓘ | 36 GBlead | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Apple - MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 100 Whlead | 90 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 24 hlead | 9 h |
| USB-C ports | 3lead | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 3lead | 1 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max claims up to 24 hours — 24h vs 9h.
Which is lighter, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is lighter at 2.14 kg vs 2.5 kg.
Which has more RAM, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max offers 36GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max has an OLED display; ROG Strix G16 (2025) uses IPS.
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