ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G, Core i7-8750H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1080, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G, Core i7-8750H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1080, Black
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus gaming notebook receives positive feedback for its powerful NVIDIA GTX 1080 8GB GPU, which handles AAA titles at high settings smoothly. Users appreciate the connectivity options including HDMI 2.0 and Bluetooth 5.0, though battery life during gaming is a concern. The warranty coverage and RAM upgrade options are not detailed in the available Q&A, leaving some uncertainty.
Pros
- Powerful NVIDIA GTX 1080 8GB GPU
- HDMI 2.0 port
- Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
- 802.11ac Wireless LAN
Cons
- Poor battery life during gaming
- Limited RAM upgrade details
- Unclear warranty coverage
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 8750H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5X★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G, Core i7-8750H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1080, Black
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average portability (32nd 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
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.