Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DT-EB73 Black Force 2019
What Buyers Say
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
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DT-EB73 Black Force 2019
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DT-EB73 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | AMD Ryzen 7 3750H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR5★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 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 | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.20 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DT-EB73 Black Force 2019
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average portability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.