Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Off 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 ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Off Black
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, vibrant display, and solid build quality. Users highlight its ability to handle demanding games and multitasking with ease, though one developer reports crashes with DX12. Overall, it is seen as a top-tier investment for gamers and power users.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Vibrant and deep display
- Solid build quality
- Stable and quiet operation
- Fast and responsive
Cons
- DX12 crashes for game developers
- High price point
- Runs warm during intense gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 1200 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.85 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 ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090, Off Black
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.