ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615JHR-DS74 Eclipse Gray 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615JHR-DS74 Eclipse Gray 2025
The HIDevolution ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a gaming laptop with strong external display support via USB-C DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1. Users appreciate the upgradeable RAM, which can go up to 128GB, though battery life during heavy gaming remains a concern. The RTX 5050 graphics card is expected to perform well in current games, but detailed benchmarks are not yet available. Warranty details are unclear, with no extended support options mentioned.
Pros
- External monitor support via USB-C and HDMI
- Upgradeable RAM up to 128GB
- Strong gaming performance expected
Cons
- Battery life during heavy gaming
- Unclear warranty details
- No extended support options mentioned
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 ROG Strix G16 16" G615JHR-DS74 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14650HX | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | 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 | 1 TB | 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 | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB:100% | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.73 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615JHR-DS74 Eclipse Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th 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 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.