2020 MacBook Pro 16” vs. Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 MacBook Pro 16” and Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2020 MacBook Pro 16” Pros
Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 16” is better than Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV.
2020 vs. 2019
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” supports a larger memory capacity than the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV.
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” weighed 4.3 pounds, 22% lighter than the 5.51 pounds Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV.
Weight | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
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Pound | 4.3 lbs. | 5.51 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.95 kg | 2.50 kg |
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV Pros
Reasons that Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 16”.
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 MacBook Pro 16” and Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV.
Both laptops supports the same 2666MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
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Exterior | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
Dimensions |
| 14.13” x 9.68” x 0.94” (359mm x 246mm x 24mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.3 pounds (2.0 kg) | Starting at 5.51 lbs (2.5 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Celestial Blue |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
Size | 16 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB 2666MHz DDR4 onboard memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory |
Discrete Graphics |
| NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 Video memory: 6GB GDDR6 VRAM |
Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
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Connectivity | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel WiFi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Battery | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
Size | 100 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 71Wh (8-cell lithium-polymer battery) |
Battery Life |
| Up to 7.5 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | 96W USB‑C Power Adapter | 230W power adapter Plug Type: ø4.5mm, output: 19.5V DC, 11.8A, 230W. |
Software | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
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 | ASUS Number Key ASUS Handwriting ASUS Quick Key ASUS Battery Health Charging ASUS AppDeals |
Camera & Audio | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2020 MacBook Pro 16” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
Inking | - | Supports ASUS Pen |
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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” | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Pro 16”, a 16-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with 8GB HBM2.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV was introduced by ASUS about a year earlier in 2019. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” has a 16-inch display which is quite similar size to the 15.6-inch Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV. In addition, The 2020 MacBook Pro 16” weighs 4.3 lbs. about 28% lighter than the 5.51 lbs. Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV. Moreover, measured at 14.09” x 9.68” x 0.64”, the 2020 MacBook Pro 16” is much more portable than the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV at 14.13” x 9.68” x 0.94”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the 2020 MacBook Pro 16” supports up to 64GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.
For Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV, it supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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