Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 16" FX607V Grey
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 TUF Gaming F16 16" FX607V Grey
The ASUS TUF F16 with RTX 4050 receives mixed feedback. Users appreciate the customizable RGB keyboard and the potential for RAM upgrades, but concerns about battery life during gaming and cooling performance under extended load are common. The lack of detailed user reviews makes it hard to gauge overall satisfaction, but the questions suggest a balance of positives and negatives.
Pros
- Customizable RGB keyboard
- RAM upgrade potential
Cons
- Battery life during gaming
- Cooling under extended load
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 16" FX607V | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core 5 210H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 1.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.38 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 16" FX607V Grey
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.