Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 2025, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Jaeger Gray
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 2025, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Jaeger Gray
The ASUS TUF Gaming F16 is praised for its strong performance, especially in gaming and multitasking, with users noting high frame rates and smooth graphics. Build quality is solid, and the laptop stays cool under load, though fan noise and battery life are typical trade-offs. Some initial setup tweaks were needed, but overall it's considered a great value for the price.
Pros
- Strong gaming performance
- High frame rates
- Solid build quality
- Good value for money
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- Fan noise under load
- Battery life could be better
- Initial setup tweaks required
- Keyboard hotkeys needed Windows settings change
- Graphics glitch required driver update
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14650HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.27 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 2025, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Jaeger Gray
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 2025, Core i7-14650HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Jaeger Gray
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
