2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) vs. 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) is better than 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
About 28% lighter
The 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 28% lighter than the 4.19 pounds 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
| Weight | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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| Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 4.19 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 1.90 kg |
2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 is better than 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Newer manufacturing
2021 vs. 2019
Much faster CPU performance
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HS inside 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 has a 88% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8557U inside 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HS
7,162
2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800HS
6,454
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - Intel Core i7-8557U
3,804
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - Intel Core i5-8257U
3,740
Supports larger memory
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 48GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Max system memory size
2021 ROG Zephyrus G15
48 GB
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
16 GB
Supports faster memory
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 supports a faster memory speed than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Memory type and speed
2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
Upgradable memory
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 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 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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| Slots | Onboard | x1 |
| Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 80W TGP vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
| Slots | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
17% larger display
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Display size
2021 ROG Zephyrus G15
15.6-inch
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
13.3-inch
Has seven more ports and slots
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 has more ports and slots count than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It has ten versus three amount of ports and slots on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
| Ports | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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| HDMI | No | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | No | Yes |
| microSD card slot | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x2 | No |
| USB-A | No | Yes x2 |
| USB-C | No | Yes x2 |
| Total | 3 | 10 |
Much better versatile connectivity
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It has seven versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
| Ports | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| microSD card slot | 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 | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Release Date | Announced on June 27th, 2019 | - |
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Exterior | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Dimensions |
| 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78” (355 x 243 x 19.9 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) | 4.19 lbs (1.90 kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Eclipse Gray Moonlight White |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
 Left (2) 
Right (1) 
|  Left (7)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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| Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 16GB 32GB 48GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz Memory.1 x 16GB Onboard Memory and 1 x SODIMM slot |
| Discrete Graphics | - |
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| Storage | 128GB 256GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
Connectivity | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| 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 | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion) |
| Battery Life |
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| Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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Software | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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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 | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Sensors |
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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 | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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