Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS94
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS94 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray
What Buyers Say
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
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS94 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray
This gaming notebook offers a 1 TB NVMe SSD for storage and supports Wi-Fi 7 for fast wireless connectivity. It also features a 240 Hz high refresh rate display, making it suitable for gaming. Users can upgrade the memory in the future, and the laptop supports high-speed data transfer.
Pros
- 1 TB NVMe SSD storage
- Wi-Fi 7 support
- 240 Hz high refresh rate display
- Upgradable memory
- High-speed data transfer
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.65 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS94 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS94 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
