M2 MacBook Pro 13” vs. 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between M2 MacBook Pro 13” and 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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M2 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M2 MacBook Pro 13” is better than 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Newer manufacturing
2022 vs. 2021
Significantly faster CPU performance
Apple M2 (8C, 10G) inside M2 MacBook Pro 13” has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7-5800H inside 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
M2 MacBook Pro 13” - Apple M2 (8C, 10G)
8,819
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
About 41% lighter
M2 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.0 pounds, 41% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
| Weight | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.0 lbs. | 5.07 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.36 kg | 2.30 kg |
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better than M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Supports larger memory
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 supports a larger memory capacity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 32GB versus 24GB of system memory on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Max system memory size
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
32 GB
M2 MacBook Pro 13”
24 GB
Upgradable memory
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 M2 MacBook Pro 13” since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | Onboard | x2 |
| Type | Unified | DDR4 |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
17% larger display
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
Display size
2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
15.6-inch
M2 MacBook Pro 13”
13.3-inch
Has six more ports and slots
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has more ports and slots count than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It has nine versus three amount of ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
| Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | No | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x2 | No |
| USB-A | No | Yes x3 |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Total | 3 | 9 |
More versatile connectivity
The 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M2 MacBook Pro 13”. It has six versus two commonly used ports and slots on the M2 MacBook Pro 13”.
| Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Release Date | Announced on June 6th, 2022. (WWDC 2022) | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
| Dimensions | 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 in (304.1 x 212.4 x 15.6 mm) | 14.13 x 10.08 x 0.90 - 0.96 inches (359 x 256 x 22.8 ~ 24.5 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg) | 5.07 lbs (2.30 Kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Graphite Black Eclipse Gray |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
| Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
 Left (2)
Right (1)
|  Left (7)
Right (2)
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Internal Specs | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM2 x SO-DIMM sockets for expansion. |
| Discrete Graphics | - |
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| Storage |
| 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD2 x M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® Slots |
| Fans Number | 1 | - |
| Cooling Info | Active | - |
Connectivity | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2x2)) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
| Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 90 Wh 4-cell lithium-polymer battery |
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| Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 200W power adaptor Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A, supports fast charging 50% in 30 minutes. |
Software | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
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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 | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
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Misc | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
| Sensors |
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| Security |
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| In the box |
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| Warranty | One-year limited warranty. | - |
| More | Video Support
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Key Features | M2 MacBook Pro 13” | 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
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