ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 Stealth Black 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 Stealth Black 2020
The ASUS gaming laptop features a capable AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processor and RTX 2060 GPU, plus a 120 Hz 1080p screen. Users appreciate the quad-core performance and potential for a second SSD. However, the lack of a DisplayPort and vague warranty info leave some gamers hesitant. Overall, it's a solid mid-range option with a few connectivity concerns.
Pros
- High-refresh-rate 120Hz screen
- Powerful RTX 2060 GPU
- Quad-core AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- Expandable second SSD slot
Cons
- No DisplayPort
- Vague warranty information
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060★ | Apple (16-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 48 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 48 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 Stealth Black 2020
- Strong gpu (77th percentile)
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.