2020 MacBook Pro 16” vs. 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2020 MacBook Pro 16” and 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2020 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 16” is better than 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15.
Supports larger memory
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15. It supports up to 64GB versus 48GB of system memory on the 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15.
Max system memory size
2020 MacBook Pro 16”
64 GB
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15
48 GB
About 19% lighter
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.3 pounds, 19% lighter than the 5.29 pounds 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15.
| Weight | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
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| Pound | 4.3 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.95 kg | 2.40 kg |
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Slightly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 - Intel Core i9-10980HK
7,013
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 - Intel Core i7-10875H
6,874
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i9-9980HK
6,504
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i9-9880H
6,100
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
Supports faster memory
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Memory type and speed
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
2020 MacBook Pro 16” - DDR4
2,666 MHz
Upgradable memory
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 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 2020 MacBook Pro 16” since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
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| Slots | Onboard | x0,1 |
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Upgradable storage
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
| Slots | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
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| M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
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Exterior | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
| Dimensions |
| 14.17” x 10.55” x 0.78” (360 x 268 x 20 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) | 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Brushed Black |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
| Size | 16 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
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| Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory | Up to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM (16GB onboard memory) |
| Discrete Graphics |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LWS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 GX502LXS
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| Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
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Connectivity | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | - |
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Battery | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
| Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | - |
| Battery Life |
| Up to 8.3 hours of 1080p video playback. |
| Power Supply | 96W USB‑C Power Adapter | 240W power adaptor Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W. |
Software | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
| 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 | Screen Xpert (with ROG theme) Armoury Crate Xsplit Gamecaster |
Camera & Audio | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
| 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 Support
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Key Features | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 |
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