Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA 2025, Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Black

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA 2025, Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Black

ASUS
47 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA 2025, Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
ASUS
42
Developer
Apple
96
ASUS
49
Business
Apple
94
ASUS
49
Compact
Apple
90
ASUS
62
Student
Apple
90
ASUS
56
Ai Llm
Apple
86
ASUS
17
Creator
Apple
76
ASUS
21
Gaming
Apple
60
ASUS
12

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
22,355
Cores16★8
Frequency—2.0 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPUApple (40-Core)★AMD Radeon Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
No data
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★24 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB2 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"—
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports01★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.2
Physical
Weight1.60 kg0.72 kg★
Battery72 Wh80 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA 2025, Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB, 2TB SSD, Black

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong cpu (74th percentile)
  • Strong ram (65th percentile)
  • Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
  • Below average affordability (25th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment