2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. 2020 ROG Strix G15: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and 2020 ROG Strix G15 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than 2020 ROG Strix G15.
About 41% lighter
The 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 41% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2020 ROG Strix G15.
| Weight | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 5.07 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 2.30 kg |
2020 ROG Strix G15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Strix G15 is better than 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Newer manufacturing
2020 vs. 2019
Much faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-10875H inside 2020 ROG Strix G15 has a 65% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8569U inside 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2020 ROG Strix G15 - Intel Core i7-10875H
6,874
2020 ROG Strix G15 - Intel Core i7-10750H
5,412
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-8569U
4,144
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-8279U
3,760
2020 ROG Strix G15 - Intel Core i5-10300H
3,747
Supports larger memory
The 2020 ROG Strix G15 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Max system memory size
2020 ROG Strix G15
32 GB
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
16 GB
Supports faster memory
The 2020 ROG Strix G15 supports a faster memory speed than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Memory type and speed
2020 ROG Strix G15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
The 2020 ROG Strix G15 comes with three M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device.
| Slots | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x3 |
17% larger display
The 2020 ROG Strix G15 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Display size
2020 ROG Strix G15
15.6-inch
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
13.3-inch
Has three more ports and slots
The 2020 ROG Strix G15 has more ports and slots count than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has eight versus five amount of ports and slots on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
| Ports | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | 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 | 8 |
More versatile connectivity
The 2020 ROG Strix G15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
| Ports | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Release Date | Announced on May 16th, 2019 | - |
| Pricing |
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Exterior | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
| Dimensions |
| 14.17” x 10.82” x 0.82 ~ 1.01” (360 x 275 x 21 ~ 25.8 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) | 5.07 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Original Black Glacier Blue Electro Punk |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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ROG Strix G15 G512 LI
ROG Strix G15 G512 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Display | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
| Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
| ROG Strix G15 G512 LW/LV/LU/LI
ROG Strix G15 G512 LWS/LV/LU/LI
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Ports | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
 Left (2) 
Right (3) 
|  Left (4)
Back (4)
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Internal Specs | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
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| Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
| Discrete Graphics | - | ROG Strix G15 G512LI
ROG Strix G15 G512LU
ROG Strix G15 G512LV
ROG Strix G15 G512LW
ROG Strix G15 G512LWS
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| Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
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Connectivity | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® 802.11AX (2x2) +BT Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | - |
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Battery | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
| Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | - |
| Battery Life |
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| Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | ROG Strix G15 G512LI
ROG Strix G15 G512LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Software | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix 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 GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator |
Camera & Audio | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | No Built-in camera. |
| Audio |
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ROG Strix G15 G512 LI
ROG Strix G15 G512 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Misc | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
| Sensors |
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| Security |
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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 | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
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