Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score
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Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Black Steel 2025

Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Black Steel 2025

Gigabyte
59 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 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. 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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Black Steel 2025

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Scores

Business
Apple
99
Gigabyte
51
Student
Apple
99
Gigabyte
51
Entertainment
Apple
99
Gigabyte
67
Developer
Apple
98
Gigabyte
70
Compact
Apple
93
Gigabyte
37
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Gigabyte
47
Gaming
Apple
60
Gigabyte
80
Creator
Apple
79
Gigabyte
77

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxGigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 7 260
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,903
28,203
Cores16★8
Frequency—3.8 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
28,703
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"18"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz165 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5USB4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.80 kg
Battery72 Wh76 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

  • 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

Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Black Steel 2025

  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Gigabyte GAMING A18 18" GAMING 3WHK3USC64SH Better at:

Gaming