ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH 2025, Ryzen 7 260, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5050, Eclipse Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH 2025, Ryzen 7 260, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5050, Eclipse Gray
The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH is a powerful gaming laptop with 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor that can turbo up to 5.1 GHz. Users are curious about its RTX 5050 GPU performance compared to the RTX 4060, battery life under gaming, and upgrade options. The warranty details and accidental damage coverage are unclear, and there is no user feedback on actual usage yet.
Pros
- 64 GB DDR5 RAM
- AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor up to 5.1 GHz
- Powerful gaming laptop
Cons
- Unclear warranty and accidental damage coverage
- No user feedback on real-world performance
- Uncertain GPU performance vs RTX 4060
- Unknown battery life under gaming
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 Gaming A18 FA808UH | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | 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 | 1900 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB:100% | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | USB 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.60 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH 2025, Ryzen 7 260, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5050, Eclipse Gray
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd 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 11 of 29 specs.