ASUS TUF Gaming 17.3" vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

ASUS TUF Gaming 17.3", Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 4TB SSD, 4050, Mecha Gray

ASUS TUF Gaming 17.3", Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 4TB SSD, 4050, Mecha Gray

ASUS
59 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS TUF Gaming 17.3", Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 4TB SSD, 4050, Mecha Gray

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
ASUS
61
Apple
99
Developer
ASUS
72
Apple
98
Business
ASUS
52
Apple
97
Compact
ASUS
39
Apple
93
Student
ASUS
51
Apple
92
Ai Llm
ASUS
41
Apple
88
Creator
ASUS
75
Apple
78
Gaming
ASUS
76
Apple
61

Specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming 17.3"Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 7 7735HSApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
22,114
43,841
Cores816★
Frequency4.7 GHz★—
L3 Cache16 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*4050Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
14,244
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM6 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 14 TB4 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size17.3"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut62.5%sRGB100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltUSB 4.0Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI v2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetRJ-45—
Physical
Weight2.60 kg1.60 kg★
Battery90 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

ASUS TUF Gaming 17.3", Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 4TB SSD, 4050, Mecha Gray

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %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

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.

ASUS TUF Gaming 17.3" Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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