2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14.
The 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 15% lighter than the 3.52 pounds 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14.
| Weight | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
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| Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 3.52 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 1.60 kg |
2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 is better than 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
2020 vs. 2018
AMD Ryzen 9-4900HS inside 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 has a 78% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8559U inside 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 supports a faster memory speed than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with one SODIMM slot that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
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| Slots | Onboard | x0,1 |
| Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
| Slots | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 has more ports and slots count than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has eight versus five amount of ports and slots on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
| Ports | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
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| HDMI | No | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x4 | No |
| USB-A | No | Yes x2 |
| USB-C | No | Yes x2 |
| Total | 5 | 8 |
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has five versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
| Ports | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
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| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
| USB-A | No | Yes |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
Prices
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Availability | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Release Date | Announced on July 13th, 2018 | Announced at CES 2020 on January 06, 2020. |
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Exterior | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
| Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
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| Weight | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) |
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| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Black White |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
| Size | 13.3 Inches | 14 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
 Left (2) 
Right (3) 
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Right (4)
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Internal Specs | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
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| Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz Memory.1 x 8GB or 16GB Onboard Memory and 1 x SODIMM slot |
| Discrete Graphics | - | ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401IV
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| Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD | 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
Connectivity | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Battery | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
| Size | 58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 76 Wh Li-Polymer |
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| Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 180W power adaptor Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W. |
Software | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
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| Built-in Apps | 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 | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual |
Camera & Audio | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
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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, 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 | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G14 |
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