Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs FIREBAT Dragon 16 Pro

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
FIREBAT Dragon 16 Pro, Ryzen 9 7845HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray

FIREBAT Dragon 16 Pro, Ryzen 9 7845HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray

FIREBAT
49 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

FIREBAT Dragon 16 Pro, Ryzen 9 7845HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
FIREBAT
56
Developer
Apple
98
FIREBAT
59
Business
Apple
97
FIREBAT
38
Compact
Apple
93
FIREBAT
32
Student
Apple
92
FIREBAT
34
Ai Llm
Apple
88
FIREBAT
45
Creator
Apple
78
FIREBAT
70
Gaming
Apple
61
FIREBAT
74

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxFIREBAT Dragon 16 Pro
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 MaxAMD Ryzen 9 7845HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
44,193
Cores16★12
Frequency—3.0 GHz★
L3 Cache—64 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)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"16"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz300 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★500 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Ethernet—RJ45 LAN
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.45 kg
Battery72 Wh80 Wh★
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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

FIREBAT Dragon 16 Pro, Ryzen 9 7845HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray

  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

FIREBAT Dragon 16 Pro Better at:

Gaming