ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G16 Gray 2025
ASUS
63 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G16 Gray 2025
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Performance 6
Video editing 3
Photo editing 2
Value for money 2
Apple ecosystem 2
Customer service 2
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G16 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Apple (32-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | USB 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 1x RJ45 LAN port (2.5Gbps) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.68 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G16 Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.