Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Laptops comparison: specs, VersusAnything Score, key differences and a clear recommendation.
Choosing between Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) comes up constantly, so we ran both through the same 12-row comparison and our category scoring. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the base M4 chip adds a 120 Hz mini-LED display, active cooling, an HDMI port and SD card slot over the Air. The 2024 ROG Zephyrus G14 is a slim gaming laptop with an RTX 4060, Ryzen 9 and a 3K OLED display in a CNC-milled aluminium body.
Quick verdict
MacBook Pro 14 M4 scores 44 to ROG Zephyrus G14's 39 on our category weighting, making it the stronger overall pick for creators who need a brighter, faster display and sustained performance. ROG Zephyrus G14 remains the right call for gamers and 3D creators who want real GPU power in a portable laptop.
VersusAnything Score
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Side-by-side overview
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the base M4 chip adds a 120 Hz mini-LED display, active cooling, an HDMI port and SD card slot over the Air.
Best for creators who need a brighter, faster display and sustained performance
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
The 2024 ROG Zephyrus G14 is a slim gaming laptop with an RTX 4060, Ryzen 9 and a 3K OLED display in a CNC-milled aluminium body.
Best for gamers and 3D creators who want real GPU power in a portable laptop
Key differences
- Screen size: MacBook Pro 14 M4 14.2" vs ROG Zephyrus G14 14" — a preference, not a scored win
- Resolution: MacBook Pro 14 M4 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) vs ROG Zephyrus G14 2880 x 1800 OLED — a preference, not a scored win
- Processor: MacBook Pro 14 M4 Apple M4 (10-core) vs ROG Zephyrus G14 AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS — a preference, not a scored win
- Graphics: MacBook Pro 14 M4 Integrated 10-core (M4) vs ROG Zephyrus G14 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB) — a preference, not a scored win
- Ports: MacBook Pro 14 M4 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm vs ROG Zephyrus G14 USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5 mm — a preference, not a scored win
Specification comparison table
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 M4 | ROG Zephyrus G14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) | 2880 x 1800 OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Base SSD | 512 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Graphics | Integrated 10-core (M4) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB) |
| Rated battery life | 24 h | 10 h |
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5 mm |
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,599 | $1,599 |
Display: MacBook Pro 14 M4 vs ROG Zephyrus G14 Score: MacBook Pro 14 M4 59 · ROG Zephyrus G14 59
For screen size, MacBook Pro 14 M4 uses 14.2" whereas ROG Zephyrus G14 goes with 14". This is a preference rather than a scored win: a bigger screen helps multitasking but adds bulk to your bag. The two differ on resolution (3024 x 1964 Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) against 2880 x 1800 OLED), and resolution and panel type decide how sharp text looks and how good the colours are for creative work.
Both list 120 Hz for refresh rate, so nothing separates them here.
Portability: MacBook Pro 14 M4 vs ROG Zephyrus G14 Score: MacBook Pro 14 M4 24 · ROG Zephyrus G14 35
On weight, ROG Zephyrus G14 keeps it to 1.5 kg while MacBook Pro 14 M4 lists 1.55 kg. That 0.05 kg edge counts since every hundred grams matters if the laptop lives in a backpack.
Performance: MacBook Pro 14 M4 vs ROG Zephyrus G14 Score: MacBook Pro 14 M4 38 · ROG Zephyrus G14 57
For processor, MacBook Pro 14 M4 uses Apple M4 (10-core) whereas ROG Zephyrus G14 goes with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS. This is a preference rather than a scored win: the processor sets single-core snappiness and multi-core rendering speed. RAM is identical at 16 GB.
The base SSD row goes to ROG Zephyrus G14: 1,024 GB against 512 GB. A larger base SSD saves you from paying for an upgrade or carrying an external drive. MacBook Pro 14 M4: Integrated 10-core (M4). ROG Zephyrus G14: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB). Neither is scored, but graphics decide whether the laptop can handle gaming and GPU-accelerated video editing.
Battery: MacBook Pro 14 M4 vs ROG Zephyrus G14 Score: MacBook Pro 14 M4 85 · ROG Zephyrus G14 9
MacBook Pro 14 M4 leads on rated battery life with 24 h versus 10 h, a margin of 14 h. In practice the manufacturer's rating is optimistic, but it is still useful for relative comparison.
Ports: MacBook Pro 14 M4 vs ROG Zephyrus G14
MacBook Pro 14 M4: 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm. ROG Zephyrus G14: USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5 mm. Neither is scored, but port selection decides how many dongles you carry.
Value: MacBook Pro 14 M4 vs ROG Zephyrus G14 Score: MacBook Pro 14 M4 26 · ROG Zephyrus G14 26
The two differ on operating system (macOS against Windows 11), and the OS determines software compatibility and how the laptop fits with your phone.
On launch price (USD) the two match exactly ($1,599).
Pros and cons
MacBook Pro 14 M4
Pros
- 120 Hz Liquid Retina XDR display
- HDMI and SD card slot
- Up to 24 hours of battery
- Better rated battery life (24 h)
Cons
- Weaker weight (1.55 kg)
- Weaker base SSD (512 GB)
ROG Zephyrus G14
Pros
- RTX 4060 in a 1.5 kg body
- 3K 120 Hz OLED
- Ryzen 9 8945HS
- Better rated battery life (10 h)
Cons
- Weaker weight (1.5 kg)
- Weaker base SSD (1,024 GB)
Which one should you buy?
Choose Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) for…
Creators who need a brighter, faster display and sustained performance. It stands out for 120 hz liquid retina xdr display, hdmi and sd card slot, up to 24 hours of battery.
Choose ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) for…
Gamers and 3D creators who want real GPU power in a portable laptop. It stands out for rtx 4060 in a 1.5 kg body, 3k 120 hz oled, ryzen 9 8945hs.
Final verdict
On the VersusAnything Score, Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) finishes ahead, 44 to 39. It is the better buy for creators who need a brighter, faster display and sustained performance; for gamers and 3D creators who want real GPU power in a portable laptop, ROG Zephyrus G14 still makes more sense. The VersusAnything Score is a transparent starting point, not a command; weight the rows you care about and the right answer for you may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 better than ROG Zephyrus G14?
On the VersusAnything Score, MacBook Pro 14 M4 finishes ahead 44 to 39. That makes MacBook Pro 14 M4 the better overall pick for creators who need a brighter, faster display and sustained performance, while ROG Zephyrus G14 is still the right choice for gamers and 3D creators who want real GPU power in a portable laptop.
What is the biggest difference between MacBook Pro 14 M4 and ROG Zephyrus G14?
The largest gap is screen size: MacBook Pro 14 M4 lists 14.2" while ROG Zephyrus G14 lists 14". A bigger screen helps multitasking but adds bulk to your bag.
Which is cheaper, MacBook Pro 14 M4 or ROG Zephyrus G14?
They match on launch price (USD) at $1,599.
Who should choose ROG Zephyrus G14 over MacBook Pro 14 M4?
ROG Zephyrus G14 is the better fit for gamers and 3D creators who want real GPU power in a portable laptop. Its strongest points are rtx 4060 in a 1.5 kg body, 3k 120 hz oled, ryzen 9 8945hs.
Sources
- MacBook Pro 14 M4: Apple product page (manufacturer)
- ROG Zephyrus G14: ASUS product page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.