Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS TUF Gaming 18" FA808UH
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
ASUS TUF Gaming 18" FA808UH 2025, Ryzen 7 260, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, 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 TUF Gaming 18" FA808UH 2025, Ryzen 7 260, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Eclipse Gray
The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 offers a robust port selection including USB4 and HDMI 2.1, but users have mixed feelings about battery life and warranty coverage. The RTX 5050 delivers solid frame rates for modern games at 144Hz, though some question its longevity. RAM upgradeability to 64 GB DDR5 is a plus, but the lack of accidental damage support is a drawback.
Pros
- Robust port selection including USB4 and HDMI 2.1
- Solid frame rates with RTX 5050 at 144Hz
- RAM upgradeable to 64 GB DDR5
Cons
- Mixed battery life for gaming vs regular use
- Lack of accidental damage warranty support
- Uncertainty about RTX 5050 longevity
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS TUF Gaming 18" FA808UH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1900 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | sRGB:100% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.60 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 Gaming 18" FA808UH 2025, Ryzen 7 260, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Eclipse Gray
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.