ASUS TUF 16" TUF F16 Jaeger Gray 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF 16" TUF F16 Jaeger Gray 2025
The Asus TUF laptop receives mixed feedback. Several users praise its speed, memory, and gaming performance, noting it handles most games at medium-high settings and is a good value. However, one detailed negative review reports serious issues like screen dropouts, sluggish web browsing, typing lag, and difficulty waking from sleep, calling it not worth the high price. The attachable fan is also described as flimsy and useless by one reviewer.
Pros
- Fast gaming performance
- Good value for money
- High speed and memory
- Solid metal build
- Good keyboard backlight
Cons
- Screen dropout issues
- Sluggish web browsing
- Typing lag
- Difficulty waking from sleep
- Flimsy attachable fan
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF 16" TUF F16 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13450HX | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 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 | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | RJ45 LAN port | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.08 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF 16" TUF F16 Jaeger Gray 2025
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
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
Pricing
ASUS TUF 16" TUF F16 Jaeger Gray 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
