Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814FP

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
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814FP 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814FP 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

ASUS
57 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814FP 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
ASUS
63
Developer
Apple
98
ASUS
71
Business
Apple
97
ASUS
49
Compact
Apple
93
ASUS
35
Student
Apple
92
ASUS
46
Ai Llm
Apple
88
ASUS
47
Creator
Apple
78
ASUS
77
Gaming
Apple
61
ASUS
78

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxASUS ROG Strix G18 G814FP
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 MaxAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
56,380
Cores1616
Frequency—2.5 GHz★
L3 Cache—64 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
19,137
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"18"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5USB 4
HDMI1x HDMI Output1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★3.00 kg
Battery72 Wh90 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 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 G18 G814FP 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

  • Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average social proof (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814FP Better at:

Gaming