ASUS ROG Strix G18 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

ASUS ROG Strix G18 2024, Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray

ASUS ROG Strix G18 2024, Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray

ASUS
54 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS ROG Strix G18 2024, Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.

Pros
  • Powerful performance for heavy tasks
  • Smooth handling of photo and video editing
  • Fast file import and export
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • No significant drawbacks mentioned
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
ASUS
56
Apple
99
Developer
ASUS
67
Apple
98
Business
ASUS
46
Apple
97
Compact
ASUS
32
Apple
93
Student
ASUS
42
Apple
92
Ai Llm
ASUS
44
Apple
88
Creator
ASUS
71
Apple
78
Gaming
ASUS
72
Apple
61

Specifications

ASUS ROG Strix G18Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX★Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
56,380
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency2.5 GHz★—
L3 Cache64 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
16,770
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size18"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.1 FRL1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet10/100/1000 Mbps (LAN)—
Physical
Weight3.00 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

ASUS ROG Strix G18 2024, Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray

  • Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average social proof (22nd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.

ASUS ROG Strix G18 Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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