MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins on battery (20h vs ~8h mixed use per Notebookcheck), build, and macOS optimization while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 leads in discrete GPU gaming and Windows app compatibility. The G14 trails by 1-2 points in most non-gaming scores but offers stronger value for RTX workloads. This is a close call only if gaming is the primary need.