Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS ROG Strix G16
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2024, Core i7-13650HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 512GB SSD, Eclipse Gray
What Buyers Say
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
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2024, Core i7-13650HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 512GB SSD, Eclipse Gray
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Strix G16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 14 |
| Frequency | — | 3.6 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 LAN port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.50 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 31 specs.