Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055) vs ASUS TUF 18″
Comparison summary
- Pro is the better value option.
- Pro comes with macOS and TUF with Windows 11 Home.
- Pro has a higher resolution screen (6k).
- TUF features a bigger display. For carrying TUF is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- TUF has a bigger SSD.
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055)
ASUS TUF 18″
Compare specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055) | ASUS TUF 18″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| - | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Screen size | |
| 14.2″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 6k (6016 x 3384 pixels) | Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7 lbs (3.18 kg) | 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.01 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches | 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches |
| (35.59 x 24.82 x 1.68 cm) | (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 27, 2026 | September 15, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,099.00 | $5,195.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,099.00 | $5,195.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055)
ASUS TUF 18″
Compare Apple MacBook Pro 14″ / ASUS TUF 18″ vs other Macbooks:
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1ML00055) summary
Apple MacBook Pro is a laptop released in 2026. It is quite hefty at 7 lbs (3.18 kg). 6k resolution is excellent for the 14-inch screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory.
Apple MacBook Pro Laptop with M5 Max, 18‑core CPU, 40‑core GPU: Standard 14.2-inch Display, 64GB Unified Memory, 2TB SSD Storage; Space Black
BUCKLE UP—Along with a next-generation CPU, faster unified memory, and up to 2x faster SSD storage, M5 Pro and M5 Max feature a more powerful GPU with a Neural Accelerator built into each core, delivering faster AI performance and on-device training capabilities. So you can blaze through demanding workloads at mind-bending speeds.
BUILT FOR AI—Apple silicon, and every major component that powers it, is designed to run demanding on-device AI workloads like LLM inference and training. And Apple Intelligence helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly with groundbreaking privacy protections at every step.
ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFE—MacBook Pro delivers the same exceptional performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in.
MACOS RUNS APPS FAST—All your go-to apps run lightning fast in macOS, including built-in apps like FaceTime and Messages. Plus, built-in virus protection and free software updates help keep your Mac running smoothly and securely.
IF YOU LOVE IPHONE, YOU’LL LOVE MAC—Mac works like magic with your other Apple devices. View and control what’s on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring. Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages or use your Mac to answer FaceTime calls.
BRILLIANT PRO DISPLAY—The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features 1600 nits peak brightness, up to 1000 nits sustained brightness, and 1,000,000:1 contrast.
ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO—Stay perfectly framed and sound great with a 12MP Center Stage camera, three studio-quality mics, and six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos.
CONNECT IT ALL—Features three Thunderbolt 5 ports, a MagSafe 3 charging port, SDXC card slot, HDMI port, headphone jack, and the Apple-designed N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. And supports up to three external displays with M5 Pro, or up to four with M5 Max.
ASIN: B0GV55S6Y2
ASUS TUF 18″ summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It doesn't come with the top AMD processor, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU that is underwhelming for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Merely Full HD Plus resolution is underwhelming for the 18″ 144 Hz screen. Your 8000gb SSD storage is reasonable. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
[2025] ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74 Pro Extreme (AMD Ryzen 7 260, 64GB RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, 18" FHD+ 144Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" FHD+ (1920x1200, WUXGA) 144Hz IPS-Level Anti-Glare Display (100% sRGB)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260 8 Cores (3.8GHz-5.1GHz, 16MB Cache)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7
RAM: 64GB (2x 32GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year ASUS USA + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0FNVWHQQB