ASUS TUF A16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
ASUS TUF A16 2025, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF A16 2025, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Black
The ASUS TUF A16 Gaming Laptop features a 16.0" WUXGA display with a 165Hz refresh rate, weighing 4.85 pounds. Users inquire about its 720p webcam, warranty options, GPU performance versus NVIDIA, RAM upgradeability beyond 64GB, and dedicated cooling for extended gaming. Overall sentiment is positive but limited by the small sample size.
Pros
- High refresh rate 165Hz display
- Lightweight at 4.85 pounds
- Dedicated GPU cooling system
Cons
- 720p webcam quality concerns
- Limited warranty information
- RAM upgrade uncertainty beyond 64GB
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 TUF A16 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon RX 7700S | 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 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF A16 2025, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Black
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (26th 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 6 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.