2022 ROG Flow X16 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 16”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2022 ROG Flow X16 and M1 MacBook Pro 16” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2022 ROG Flow X16 Pros
Reasons that 2022 ROG Flow X16 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
2022 vs. 2021
The 2022 ROG Flow X16 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the M1 MacBook Pro 16” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR5 | Unified |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 125W Max TGP vs. integrated
The 2022 ROG Flow X16 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
The 2022 ROG Flow X16 has more ports and slots count than the M1 MacBook Pro 16”. It has nine versus seven amount of ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Ports | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
power port | Yes | Yes |
ROG XG Mobile Interface | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes x3 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | No |
USB-C | Yes x2 | No |
Total | 9 | 7 |
The 2022 ROG Flow X16 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M1 MacBook Pro 16”. It has six versus five commonly used ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Ports | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | No |
USB-C | Yes | No |
M1 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 16” is better than 2022 ROG Flow X16.
Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 16” has a 34% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-6900HS inside 2022 ROG Flow X16.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2022 ROG Flow X16 and M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2022 | 2021 |
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Pricing | $2,699.99 R9-6900HS | 16GB | 1TB | RTX 3070 Ti |
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Exterior | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Dimensions | 13.98 x 9.57 x 0.76” (355 x 243 x 19.4 mm) |
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Weight | 4.63 lbs. (2.10 kg) |
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Colors | Black | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information | 360° Convertible Design Laptop Mode Tablet Mode Stand Mode Tent Mode | - |
Display | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 16 Inches | 16.2 Inches |
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Ports | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Left (6)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory |
Discrete Graphics | Discrete Graphics
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Storage | 512GB 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD2 x M.2 2230/2280 slot. | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Fans Number | 3 | - |
Connectivity | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 90 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 240W barrel-type power adaptor ø6.0 mm barrel plug. | 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. |
Software | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS | Windows 11 Pro | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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| 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
Audio | Speaker
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Misc | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Inking | Supports ASUS Pen. | - |
Sensors | - | Touch ID sensor |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
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Key Features | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Flow X16, a 16-inch machine, in mid-2022. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-6900HS with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8GB GDDR6 125W Max TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 16.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 16” was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in late-2021. It comes with up to 10-core Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G). It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 Max iGPU (32 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2022 ROG Flow X16 has a 16-inch display which is quite similar size to the 16.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 16”. In addition, The 2022 ROG Flow X16 weighs 4.63 lbs. about 1% lighter than the 4.7 lbs. M1 MacBook Pro 16”. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.76”, the 2022 ROG Flow X16 is considerably bulkier than the M1 MacBook Pro 16” at 14.01” x 9.77” x 0.66”.
There are a toal number of 9 ports and slots available on 2022 ROG Flow X16. That includes a ROG XG Mobile Interface, two USB-C ports, an HDMI port, a headphone jack, a power port, a USB-A port, and a microSD card slot. With that said, it has two ports and slots more than the M1 MacBook Pro 16” that has a power port, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, an HDMI port, and a full-size SD card slot.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2022 ROG Flow X16 supports up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For M1 MacBook Pro 16”, it supports up to 64GB Unified memory. Unlike 2022 ROG Flow X16, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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