ASUS ROG Strix 18" G814JI vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G814JI 2023, Core i9-13980HX, 64GB, 16TB SSD + 8TB, RTX 4070, Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G814JI 2023, Core i9-13980HX, 64GB, 16TB SSD + 8TB, RTX 4070, Gray
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is a large gaming notebook weighing 6.61 lbs with dimensions of 15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91"~1.21", making it less portable but powerful. Users inquire about its RTX 4070 performance at QHD+ 240Hz, cooling system, and RAM upgradeability beyond 64 GB DDR5. Warranty details and on-site support are also questioned. Overall sentiment is positive for gaming capability, with concerns about portability.
Pros
- Powerful RTX 4070 GPU
- High-performance gaming
- Large 64 GB DDR5 RAM
Cons
- Heavy weight (6.61 lbs)
- Large dimensions (15.71"x11.57")
- Limited portability
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 18" G814JI | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 13980HX★ | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 16 TB★ | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 8 TB★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.00 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G814JI 2023, Core i9-13980HX, 64GB, 16TB SSD + 8TB, RTX 4070, Gray
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
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 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.