ASUS ROG Strix G18 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
ASUS ROG Strix G18, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix G18, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 laptop features a high-resolution 2560x1600 display with a 240 Hz refresh rate and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB graphics card, making it suitable for gaming. However, users have raised concerns about battery life during gaming and the cooling system's performance under prolonged use. The 64GB DDR5 RAM is upgradable, and the laptop can output to two external monitors, but warranty details and accidental damage coverage remain unclear.
Pros
- High-resolution 2560x1600 display
- 240 Hz refresh rate
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB graphics
- 64GB DDR5 RAM upgradable
- Supports dual external monitors
Cons
- Battery life concerns during gaming
- Cooling system performance under prolonged use
- Unclear warranty and accidental damage coverage
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★ | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.72 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G18, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (24th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 29 specs.