ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 Stealth Black 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 Stealth Black 2020
The ASUS gaming laptop features a capable AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processor and RTX 2060 GPU, plus a 120 Hz 1080p screen. Users appreciate the quad-core performance and potential for a second SSD. However, the lack of a DisplayPort and vague warranty info leave some gamers hesitant. Overall, it's a solid mid-range option with a few connectivity concerns.
Pros
- High-refresh-rate 120Hz screen
- Powerful RTX 2060 GPU
- Quad-core AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- Expandable second SSD slot
Cons
- No DisplayPort
- Vague warranty information
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | Apple (32-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 48 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 Stealth Black 2020
- Strong gpu (77th percentile)
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.