ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
This mini PC generally receives high praise for its compact size, quiet operation, and good performance for business and home use. Many users appreciate the multiple connectivity options and the ability to upgrade storage. However, there are significant reliability concerns, with two verified reviewers reporting power failures within a month of use, and one mentioning lag after prolonged sleep mode.
Pros
- Compact and quiet design
- Good performance for business use
- Multiple connectivity options (TB4, USB 3.2, HDMI)
- Upgradable storage (NVMe and 2.5" SATA)
- Runs cool
Cons
- Power failure issues within a month
- Lag after prolonged sleep mode
- Limited USB ports
- Reliability concerns
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
The Mac Studio M4 Max is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance in video editing and music production. Users highlight the seamless setup, quiet operation, and compact design as major strengths. A few note the high price and lack of included peripherals as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Blazing-fast performance
- Seamless setup
- Quiet operation
- Compact design
- Excellent for video editing
Cons
- High price
- No bundled peripherals
- Not for gaming or CUDA workloads
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI | Apple Mac Studio M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 1.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 2 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 5.44 kg | 2.74 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 6★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 2.1 via Thunderbolt | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 LAN | 1x Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Black 2024
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average storage (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 28 specs.