2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019): Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) specifications, including details on 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 ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019).
About 48% lighter
The 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 48% lighter than the 5.73 pounds ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019).
| Weight | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
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| Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 5.73 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 2.60 kg |
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) Pros
Reasons that ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) is better than 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Newer manufacturing
2019 vs. 2018
Significantly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-9750H inside ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8559U inside 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-8559U
3,906
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-8259U
3,715
Supports larger memory
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) 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).
Max system memory size
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019)
32 GB
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
16 GB
Supports faster memory
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) supports a faster memory speed than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Memory type and speed
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) - DDR4
2,666 MHz
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
| Slots | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
30% larger display
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) has a 17.3-inch screen size 30% larger than the 13.3-inch 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Display size
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019)
17.3-inch
2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
13.3-inch
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Release Date | Announced on July 13th, 2018 | - |
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Exterior | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
| Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) | 15.70” x 10.70” x 0.73” (399 x 272 x 18.7 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) | 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Brushed Black |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
| Size | 13.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701GXR
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Ports | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
 Left (2) 
Right (3) 
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Internal Specs | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
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| Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM |
| Discrete Graphics | - | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701GVR
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701GWR
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701GXR
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| Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
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Connectivity | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 5 with Gig+ performance (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | - |
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Battery | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
| Size | 58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | - |
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| Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 230W power adaptor Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W. |
Software | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
| 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 Sonic Studio III |
Camera & Audio | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
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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) | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) |
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