Auusda EXSURF 15.6" T156A vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Auusda EXSURF 15.6" T156A, Athlon Silver 3050e, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Auusda EXSURF 15.6" T156A, Athlon Silver 3050e, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The laptop receives mostly positive reviews for its price-to-performance ratio, especially with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage. However, one verified reviewer found it disappointingly slow for multitasking with multiple browsers and creative software, and another noted an annoying fan noise. Overall, it's seen as good value for basic use or students, but not ideal for heavy multitasking.
Pros
- Great price for hardware
- Fast startup and app loading
- Lightweight and easy to operate
- Good for daily use and students
- Handles image and video processing quickly
Cons
- Slow for heavy multitasking
- Annoying fan noise
- Not suitable for creative software multitasking
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
| Auusda EXSURF 15.6" T156A | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Athlon Silver 3050e | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 360 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.68 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 46 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Auusda EXSURF 15.6" T156A, Athlon Silver 3050e, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average screen (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %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 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.