Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Acer Aspire 15.6" AS3

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
Acer Aspire 15.6" AS3 2024, Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Blue

Acer Aspire 15.6" AS3 2024, Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Blue

Acer
38 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

Acer Aspire 15.6" AS3 2024, Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Blue

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Acer
37
Developer
Apple
98
Acer
41
Business
Apple
97
Acer
35
Compact
Apple
93
Acer
37
Student
Apple
92
Acer
60
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Acer
15
Creator
Apple
78
Acer
19
Gaming
Apple
61
Acer
10

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxAcer Aspire 15.6" AS3
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Ryzen 5
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
8,905
Cores16★4
Frequency—2.8 GHz★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★AMD Radeon Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
1,178
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.27 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

Acer Aspire 15.6" AS3 2024, Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Blue

  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average cpu (29th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (31st percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment