ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 Stealth Black 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 Stealth Black 2020
The ASUS gaming laptop features a capable AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processor and RTX 2060 GPU, plus a 120 Hz 1080p screen. Users appreciate the quad-core performance and potential for a second SSD. However, the lack of a DisplayPort and vague warranty info leave some gamers hesitant. Overall, it's a solid mid-range option with a few connectivity concerns.
Pros
- High-refresh-rate 120Hz screen
- Powerful RTX 2060 GPU
- Quad-core AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- Expandable second SSD slot
Cons
- No DisplayPort
- Vague warranty information
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" FX505DV-EH54 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 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 | 512 GB | 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 | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 48 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" FX505DV-EH54 Stealth Black 2020
- Strong gpu (77th percentile)
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (33rd 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 17 of 30 specs.