Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS ProArt PZ13

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 ProArt PZ13 2026, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB SSD, Nano Black

ASUS ProArt PZ13 2026, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB SSD, Nano Black

ASUS
56 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 ProArt PZ13 2026, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB SSD, Nano Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
ASUS
59
Developer
Apple
98
ASUS
54
Business
Apple
97
ASUS
61
Compact
Apple
93
ASUS
75
Student
Apple
92
ASUS
72
Ai Llm
Apple
88
ASUS
17
Creator
Apple
78
ASUS
25
Gaming
Apple
61
ASUS
6

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxASUS ProArt PZ13
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
17,749
Cores16★8
Frequency—3.2 GHz★
L3 Cache—6 MB★
Graphics
GPUApple (40-Core)★Qualcomm Adreno
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
No data
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 2—1 TB★
Storage 2 Type—SSD★
Display
Size14.2"13.3"
Resolution3024 px★2880 px
PanelMini-LEDOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.70 kg
Battery72 Wh★70 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 ProArt PZ13 2026, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB SSD, Nano Black

  • Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong storage (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average social proof (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment