Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Dark Tide
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Dark Tide
The Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 impresses with its stunning OLED display, excellent image quality, and strong performance for 4K gaming. The cooling system is effective, and the sound quality is decent. However, users note the need to upgrade to Windows Pro for full Copilot+ functionality and the unit is relatively heavy at 5.51 lbs. Overall, it's a highly recommended premium gaming laptop.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display with 240Hz
- Excellent image and color quality
- Strong 4K gaming performance
- Effective cooling system
- Decent sound quality
Cons
- Requires Windows Pro upgrade for full Copilot+ access
- Relatively heavy at 5.51 lbs
- Question confirms no 32GB RAM or RTX 50 series option
- Only one review available
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
| Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.50 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 99 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Dark Tide
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- 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
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Dark Tide
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
