M2 MacBook Pro 13” vs. 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the M2 MacBook Pro 13” and 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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M2 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 13” is better than 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
M2 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.0 pounds, 32% lighter than the 4.41 pounds 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
Weight | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Pound | 3.0 lbs. | 4.41 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.36 kg | 2.00 kg |
2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 is better than M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
2023 vs. 2022
Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has a 64% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 supports a larger memory capacity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 48GB versus 24GB of system memory on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 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 M2 MacBook Pro 13” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Slots | Onboard | x0,1 |
Type | Unified | DDR4 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 120W Max vs. integrated
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has a 16-inch screen size 20% larger than the 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has more ports and slots count than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It has ten versus three amount of ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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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 |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
USB-A | No | Yes x2 |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Total | 3 | 10 |
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It has eight versus two commonly used ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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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 |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
USB-A | No | Yes |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Released | 2022 | 2023 |
Release Date | Announced on June 6th, 2022. (WWDC 2022) | Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023) |
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Exterior | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Dimensions | 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 in (304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm) | 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78 ~ 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 ~ 22.3 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg) | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Eclipse Gray Moonlight White |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 16 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Left (2)
Right (1)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
Fans Number | 1 | - |
Cooling Info | Active | - |
Connectivity | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion) |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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Software | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Pro |
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 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Warranty | One-year limited warranty. | Standard 1-year limited warranty |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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