Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS ProArt PZ13
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
ASUS ProArt PZ13 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Nano Black
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 ProArt PZ13 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Nano Black
The Asus ProArt PZ13 is a versatile detachable laptop that excels in note-taking and media consumption thanks to its stunning OLED display and fast performance. However, users report issues with Windows pen and touch support, a heavy and cumbersome design, and a display that is not color-calibrated out of the box. While the keyboard and battery life receive praise, the 60Hz refresh rate and lack of bass in speakers are noted drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Fast performance
- Versatile detachable design
- Good battery life
- Included keyboard with trackpad
Cons
- Windows pen and touch issues
- Heavy and cumbersome design
- Display not color calibrated
- 60Hz refresh rate
- Speakers lack bass
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ProArt PZ13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Snapdragon X Elite Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100 percent NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB 4.0 Gen 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 0.88 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 ProArt PZ13 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Nano Black
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.