Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
ASUS ROG Flow 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025
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 ROG Flow 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is a powerful and innovative 2-in-1 gaming laptop that excels in performance for gaming, creative work, and AI tasks. Users praise its sleek design, bright display, and versatile USB-C charging, but many note significant issues with fan noise, heating, and a poor keyboard attachment. While the device offers impressive power for its size, concerns about build quality, software driver issues, and high price point temper overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Excellent gaming and AI performance
- Sleek and durable design
- Bright and vibrant display
- Versatile USB-C charging
- Innovative 2-in-1 form factor
Cons
- Loud fan noise under load
- Significant heating issues
- Poor keyboard attachment quality
- High price point
- Software driver problems
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Flow 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.4" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 70 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 ROG Flow 13.4" GZ302EA-XS99 Off Black 2025
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 29 specs.