Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403UP-CS96

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 Zephyrus 14" GA403UP-CS96 2025, Ryzen 9 270, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403UP-CS96 2025, Ryzen 9 270, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

ASUS
74 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 Zephyrus 14" GA403UP-CS96 2025, Ryzen 9 270, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
ASUS
82
Developer
Apple
98
ASUS
78
Business
Apple
97
ASUS
76
Gaming
Apple
61
ASUS
93
Compact
Apple
93
ASUS
78
Student
Apple
92
ASUS
72
Ai Llm
Apple
88
ASUS
53
Creator
Apple
78
ASUS
80

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403UP-CS96
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 9 270
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
28,813
Cores16★8
Frequency—4.0 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 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 GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★2880 px
PanelMini-LEDOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★500 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100 percent
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Ethernet—1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.57 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 ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403UP-CS96 2025, Ryzen 9 270, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

  • Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403UP-CS96 Better at:

Gaming