Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS ROG Strix G16

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
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 2024, Core i7-13650HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 512GB SSD, Eclipse Gray

ASUS ROG Strix G16 2024, Core i7-13650HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 512GB SSD, Eclipse Gray

ASUS
31 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 ROG Strix G16 2024, Core i7-13650HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 512GB SSD, Eclipse Gray

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
ASUS
33
Developer
Apple
98
ASUS
40
Business
Apple
97
ASUS
27
Compact
Apple
93
ASUS
21
Student
Apple
92
ASUS
25
Ai Llm
Apple
88
ASUS
28
Creator
Apple
78
ASUS
21
Gaming
Apple
61
ASUS
12

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxASUS ROG Strix G16
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
29,851
Cores16★14
Frequency—3.6 GHz★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
17,366
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 14 TB★2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 2—512 GB★
Storage 2 Type—SSD★
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz165 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100% sRGB
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet—RJ45 LAN port
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.50 kg
Battery72 Wh90 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

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 ROG Strix G16 2024, Core i7-13650HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 512GB SSD, Eclipse Gray

  • Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 31 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment