Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS TUF 18" ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

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
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ASUS TUF 18" ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC., Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Jaeger Gray

ASUS TUF 18" ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC., Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Jaeger Gray

ASUS
45 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 TUF 18" ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC., Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Jaeger Gray

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
ASUS
50
Developer
Apple
98
ASUS
48
Business
Apple
97
ASUS
38
Compact
Apple
93
ASUS
25
Student
Apple
92
ASUS
35
Ai Llm
Apple
88
ASUS
34
Creator
Apple
78
ASUS
57
Gaming
Apple
61
ASUS
63

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxASUS TUF 18" ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 14700
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
40,175
Cores16★8
Frequency—3.8 GHz★
L3 Cache—33 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★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"18"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—1★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth
Ethernet—Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 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 TUF 18" ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC., Ryzen 7 260, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Jaeger Gray

  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (71st percentile)
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average portability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average social proof (25th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (28th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

ASUS TUF 18" ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Better at:

Gaming