Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off Black
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 TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off Black
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is equipped with a dedicated AMD Radeon RX 7700S graphics card and a 165Hz display, making it suitable for gaming. Users have inquired about its battery life during gaming, SSD upgradeability, and performance compared to the NVIDIA RTX 4060. The warranty coverage and pre-installed software are also points of interest, though no direct user reviews are available.
Pros
- Dedicated AMD Radeon RX 7700S graphics
- 165Hz high refresh rate display
- 8GB video memory
- Upgradeable SSD
Cons
- Uncertain battery life during gaming
- Potential bloatware pre-installed
- Limited warranty details provided
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon RX 7700S |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 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 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 Ethernet Port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.20 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 TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off Black
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.