2022 ROG Flow X16 vs. M2 MacBook Pro 16”: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between 2022 ROG Flow X16 and M2 MacBook Pro 16”, 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 M2 MacBook Pro 16”.
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 M2 MacBook Pro 16” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
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 | M2 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 M2 MacBook Pro 16”. It has nine versus seven amount of ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 16”.
Ports | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 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 M2 MacBook Pro 16”. It has six versus five commonly used ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 16”.
Ports | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 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 |
M2 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 16” is better than 2022 ROG Flow X16.
2023 vs. 2022
Apple M2 Max (12C, 38G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 16” has a 69% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-6900HS inside 2022 ROG Flow X16.
M2 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the 2022 ROG Flow X16. It supports up to 96GB versus 64GB of system memory on the 2022 ROG Flow X16.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2022 | 2023 |
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Pricing | $2,699.99 R9-6900HS | 16GB | 1TB | RTX 3070 Ti |
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Exterior | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 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 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 16 Inches | 16.2 Inches |
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Ports | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
Left (6)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB 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 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology |
Battery | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 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 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS | Windows 11 Pro | Shipped with macOS Ventura |
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 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera |
| 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
Audio | Speaker
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Misc | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 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. |
More | - | Display Supports
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Key Features | 2022 ROG Flow X16 | M2 MacBook Pro 16” |
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