Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS TUF A16

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 TUF A16 2021, Ryzen 7 7445HS, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

ASUS TUF A16 2021, Ryzen 7 7445HS, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

ASUS
61 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 TUF A16 2021, Ryzen 7 7445HS, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
ASUS
63
Developer
Apple
98
ASUS
73
Business
Apple
97
ASUS
55
Compact
Apple
93
ASUS
44
Student
Apple
92
ASUS
56
Ai Llm
Apple
88
ASUS
43
Gaming
Apple
61
ASUS
80
Creator
Apple
78
ASUS
78

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxASUS TUF A16
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
18,456
Cores16★6
Frequency—3.2 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
14,244
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—6 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet—RJ45
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.20 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 TUF A16 2021, Ryzen 7 7445HS, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong port selection (71st percentile)
  • Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

ASUS TUF A16 Better at:

Gaming