ASUS ROG Strix G16, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, Gaming Laptop(RTX 5060-8GB/115W TGP/16GB/1TB /2.5K QHD+/16"/240Hz/90WHrs/Windows 11/M365 Basic (1Year)*/Office Home 2024/Eclipse Gray/2.5 Kg) G61 vs Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop with M5 Pro chip with 15‑core CPU and 16‑core GPU: Built for AI, 35.97 cm (14.2″) Liquid Retina XDR Display, 24GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Storage; Silver
Expert comparison for Indian buyers · Laptops
Expert Verdict
Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop wins
Scores 9.0/10 vs 7.6/10 — a 1.4-point advantage. An exceptional product that leads its category. Buy with full confidence.
Apple 2026 MacBook Pro is the more affordable option at ₹1,68,891 less.
Price Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix
₹1,69,990
Apple 2026 MacBook
₹1,099
Cheaper by ₹1,68,891Performance Comparison
⚡ Performance
💰 Value for Money
🔩 Build & Design
🔋 Battery & Stamina
✨ Features
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G16, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, Gaming Laptop(RTX 5060-8GB/115W TGP/16GB/1TB /2.5K QHD+/16"/240Hz/90WHrs/Windows 11/M365 Basic (1Year)*/Office Home 2024/Eclipse Gray/2.5 Kg) G61
Pros
- Next-gen Ryzen 9 8940HX CPU
- RTX 5060 115W TGP graphics
- Stunning 2.5K QHD+ 240Hz display
- Generous 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM
Cons
- Relatively heavy at 2.5 Kg
- RTX 5060 isn't top-tier for future-proofing
Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop with M5 Pro chip with 15‑core CPU and 16‑core GPU: Built for AI, 35.97 cm (14.2″) Liquid Retina XDR Display, 24GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Storage; Silver
Pros
- Next-gen M5 Pro chip, AI-optimized
- Stunning 14.2″ Liquid Retina XDR Display
- Blazing 24GB Unified Memory
- Massive 1TB SSD for fast storage
Cons
- Premium ecosystem lock-in
- Non-upgradable components
Who Should Buy Which?
ASUS ROG Strix G16, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, Gaming Laptop(RTX 5060-8GB/115W TGP/16GB/1TB /2.5K QHD+/16"/240Hz/90WHrs/Windows 11/M365 Basic (1Year)*/Office Home 2024/Eclipse Gray/2.5 Kg) G61
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Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop with M5 Pro chip with 15‑core CPU and 16‑core GPU: Built for AI, 35.97 cm (14.2″) Liquid Retina XDR Display, 24GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Storage; Silver
Buy if you are
Skip if you are
Final Verdict
Recommended
ASUS ROG Strix G16, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, Gaming Laptop(RTX 5060-8GB/115W TGP/16GB/1TB /2.5K QHD+/16"/240Hz/90WHrs/Windows 11/M365 Basic (1Year)*/Office Home 2024/Eclipse Gray/2.5 Kg) G61
A solid, well-rounded product worth buying if it suits your needs.
₹1,69,990
Editor's Choice
Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop with M5 Pro chip with 15‑core CPU and 16‑core GPU: Built for AI, 35.97 cm (14.2″) Liquid Retina XDR Display, 24GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Storage; Silver
An exceptional product that leads its category. Buy with full confidence.
₹1,099
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