Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" MKGR3LL/A Silver 2021
Apple
72 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
ASUS
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" MKGR3LL/A Silver 2021
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) with RTX 5070 Ti is widely praised for its powerful performance in a compact, portable 14-inch chassis. Users love the stunning OLED display, impressive speakers, and sleek design that doesn't scream "gamer." However, some units have a chassis wobble issue, and the laptop can run hot and loud under load, which is mitigated by using GHelper instead of Armoury Crate. Overall, it's considered an excellent choice for gaming, creative work, and college use.
Pros
- Powerful performance in compact 14-inch chassis
- Stunning OLED display with vibrant colors
- Impressive four-speaker Dolby Atmos audio
- Sleek, professional design that doesn't look like a gaming laptop
- Good battery life with undervolting
Cons
- Chassis wobble on flat surfaces
- Runs hot and loud under heavy load
- Bloatware requires cleanup (Armoury Crate)
- No SD card slot
- Needs undervolting for optimal battery life
Performance 5
Display quality 5
Build quality 3
Thermal and noise 4
Portability 3
Battery life 2
Scores
Gaming
Entertainment
Creator
Compact
Student
Developer
Business
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" MKGR3LL/A | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M1 Pro 14-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | 3x Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.57 kg★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" MKGR3LL/A Silver 2021
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average ram (28th percentile)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.