Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026)	Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Graphics Rating		-
Sound Rating		-
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display size	14.00-inch	14.20-inch
Display resolution	1600x2560 pixels	3024x1964 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
RAM	32GB	16GB
OS	Windows 11 Home	macOS
SSD	1TB	512GB
Weight	1.48 kg	1.60 kg
Processor	-	Apple M1 Pro
general
Brand	Asus	Apple
Model	TUF Gaming A14 (2026)	MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021
Release date	February 26, 2026	October 18, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Number	FA401EA	-
Model Name	TUF Gaming A14	-
Weight (kg)	1.48	1.6
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	macOS
Battery Capacity (WHR)	73	70
Battery Cell	4-cell	-
Dimensions (mm)	-	22.12 x 31.26 x 1.55
Colours	-	Silver, Space Gray
Battery Life (up to hours)	-	17
display
Size	14.00-inch	14.20-inch
Resolution	1600x2560 pixels	3024x1964 pixels
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	165Hz	120Hz
memory
RAM	32GB	16GB
RAM Slots	-	1
Expandable RAM up to (GB)	-	64GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	No
storage
SSD	1TB	512GB
connectivity
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.0
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	2 Speakers	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	No	-
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	-	3
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	-	3
HDMI Port	-	Standard
Multi Card Slot	-	SDXC Card Reader
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	-	Yes

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