2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
The 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 41% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
Weight | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 5.07 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 2.30 kg |
2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is better than 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
2020 vs. 2018
Intel Core i7-10875H inside 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a 75% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8559U inside 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 supports a faster memory speed than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
Slots | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has more ports and slots count than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has nine versus five amount of ports and slots on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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HDMI | No | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | No | Yes |
power port | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x4 | No |
USB-A | No | Yes x3 |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Total | 5 | 9 |
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
power port | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
USB-A | No | Yes |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Released | 2018 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on July 13th, 2018 | - |
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Exterior | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) | 14.16” x 10.07” x 0.89 ~ 0.98” (359.8 x 256 x 22.8 ~ 24.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) | 2.3 kg |
Colors | Space Gray Silver |
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Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Left (2)
Right (3)
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Right (2)
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Internal Specs | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | Up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 2933MHz SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion. |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD | Storage Slots
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Connectivity | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Size | 58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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Software | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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 |
Camera & Audio | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
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Misc | 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
Sensors |
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In the box |
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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 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), a 13.3-inch machine, in mid-2018. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8559U with a boost clock speed up to 4.50 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655 (48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1200 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch TUF Gaming F15 was introduced by ASUS about two years later in 2020. It is available with 10th Gen Intel processors with up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with 6GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. In addition, The 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighs 3.02 lbs. about 67% lighter than the 5.07 lbs. 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15. Moreover, measured at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59”, the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is much more portable than the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 at 14.16” x 10.07” x 0.89”.
There are only three Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headphone jack available on 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). With that said, it has four ports and slots fewer than the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15 that has a USB-C port, three USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a headphone jack, a power port, and a lock slot.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the 2018 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.
For 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming F15, it supports up to 32GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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