Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 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 Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 Off Black 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix AI Gaming Laptop is praised for its powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics and high 240Hz Mini LED display, which significantly enhance gaming visuals. Users appreciate the customizable RGB keyboard and the potential for VR gaming, though some express concerns about warranty support for Thunderbolt 5 and WiFi 7, as well as uncertainty about RAM upgradability.
Pros
- Powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics
- High 240Hz Mini LED display
- Customizable RGB keyboard
- VR gaming support
Cons
- Uncertain RAM upgradability
- Warranty support concerns for Thunderbolt 5 and WiFi 7
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.77 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LW-XS97 Off Black 2025
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.