ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G 2018, Core i7-8750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1080, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G 2018, Core i7-8750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1080, Black
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Notebook receives positive feedback for its high refresh rate display and gaming performance. Users appreciate the 144Hz screen for smoother gameplay compared to standard 60Hz displays. However, some concerns exist about RAM upgrade limitations and warranty coverage details.
Pros
- 144Hz high refresh rate display
- Smooth gaming performance
- Windows 10 Pro included
Cons
- Limited RAM upgrade to 24GB
- Unclear warranty coverage details
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 Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 8750H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5X★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | G-Sync | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 15.6" GX501G 2018, Core i7-8750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1080, Black
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average portability (32nd 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 17 of 30 specs.