ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" TUF506IV-AS76 Fortress Gray 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" TUF506IV-AS76 Fortress Gray 2020
This laptop offers exceptional value for its price, with strong performance in gaming and productivity, a sturdy build, and decent battery life for light use. However, users note the screen has mediocre color accuracy and response time, the built-in speakers are poor, and the fans can get loud under heavy load. Overall, it's highly recommended for casual gamers and programmers who can overlook these trade-offs.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong gaming performance
- Sturdy MIL-STD-810H build
- Fast SSD and RAM
- USB-C with direct GPU connection
Cons
- Mediocre screen color accuracy
- Slow screen response time (22ms)
- Poor built-in speakers
- Loud fans under heavy load
- Heavy chassis
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 Gaming 15.6" TUF506IV-AS76 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 4800H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 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 | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| USB Ports | 5★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.30 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" TUF506IV-AS76 Fortress Gray 2020
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.