Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL Glacier Blue
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 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. 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
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL Glacier Blue
The ROG Zephyrus M is a capable gaming laptop with a 240Hz display and upgradeable M.2 storage and RAM, but it suffers from a poor value proposition due to its 1660 Ti GPU at a high price point and missing features like a webcam and Thunderbolt support. Some users also note the build quality is mixed, with only selected metal parts. Overall, sentiment is polarized between those who appreciate its performance and upgradability and those who criticize the cost-to-performance ratio.
Pros
- 240Hz display
- expandable M.2 storage
- upgradeable RAM
- lightweight at 4.39 lbs
- USB-C charging
Cons
- no webcam
- no Thunderbolt support
- expensive for 1660 Ti GPU
- mixed build quality (only some metal parts)
- limited VR compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 9750H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI 2.0b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.09 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 76 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL Glacier Blue
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (77th percentile)
- Strong gpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
- Below average portability (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.