Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs MacBook Pro M3 Pro
Hi everyone,
I'm deciding between two laptops for high school:
- 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (R9 8945HS, RTX 4060, 1TB SSD, 32GB RAM)
- MacBook Pro M3 Pro (512GB SSD, 18GB RAM)
I’m looking for a device that balances productivity, durability (3–5 years), and performance. Along with heavy schoolwork (essays, presentations, etc.), I’m into:
- 3D modeling (Blender)
- Coding (VS Code)
- Music production (FL Studio, Soundtrap)
- Video editing (DaVinci Resolve)
- Gaming (Black Myth Wukong, Roblox, Minecraft, 2–3 times/week for ~1 hour each).
I am especially serious about coding and 3D modeling, but ideally the laptop can handle all of the tasks listed above well and have great battery life, considering I am in school 6 hours a day. I know the MacBook excels here, but is the battery difference between these two laptops drastic?
Are there any notable advantages/disadvantages I should know about? For example, I’ve heard MacBooks wear down faster and provide much lower performance under heavy load due to limited cooling?
I've saved for this purchase for a long time and want to make the best choice. Any insights are appreciated!
Thanks a lot!