Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS TUF 16" FA608_240W

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
vs
ASUS TUF 16" FA608_240W 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Grey

ASUS TUF 16" FA608_240W 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Grey

ASUS
63 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

ASUS TUF 16" FA608_240W 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Grey

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
ASUS
66
Developer
Apple
98
ASUS
79
Business
Apple
97
ASUS
58
Compact
Apple
93
ASUS
45
Student
Apple
92
ASUS
58
Ai Llm
Apple
88
ASUS
54
Gaming
Apple
61
ASUS
84
Creator
Apple
78
ASUS
81

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxASUS TUF 16" FA608_240W
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 7 260
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
27,913
Cores16★8
Frequency—3.8 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
16,770
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz165 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Ethernet—RJ-45
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.22 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

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

ASUS TUF 16" FA608_240W 2026, Ryzen 7 260, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Grey

  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong port selection (77th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

ASUS TUF 16" FA608_240W Better at:

GamingCreator