2021 ROG Strix G17 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 16”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the 2021 ROG Strix G17 and M1 MacBook Pro 16” models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 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 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 6% larger than the 16.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has more ports and slots count than the M1 MacBook Pro 16”. It has eight versus seven amount of ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 16”.
Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes x3 |
USB-A | Yes x3 | No |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Total | 8 | 7 |
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 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 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 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 |
RJ-45 | 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 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 16” has a 59% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17.
M1 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.
M1 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.7 pounds, 12% lighter than the 5.29 pounds 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Pound | 5.29 lbs. | 4.7 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.40 kg | 2.13 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) |
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Weight | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) |
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Colors | Original Black Eclipse Gray | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 16.2 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Left (3)
Back (5)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Size | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
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Power Supply |
| 140W USB‑C Power Adapter Charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with included USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. |
Software | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS Monterey |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles | 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 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Camera | No Built-in camera. | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
Sensors | - | Touch ID sensor |
Security | - |
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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 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | M1 MacBook Pro 16” |
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