ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Black 2025

ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Black 2025

ASUS
61 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Black 2025

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Business
ASUS
57
Apple
99
Student
ASUS
55
Apple
99
Entertainment
ASUS
69
Apple
99
Developer
ASUS
73
Apple
98
Compact
ASUS
37
Apple
93
Ai Llm
ASUS
50
Apple
88
Gaming
ASUS
81
Apple
60
Creator
ASUS
80
Apple
79

Specifications

ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
55,815
43,903
Cores24★16
Frequency2.7 GHz★—
L3 Cache36 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★Apple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
28,703
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size18"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate240 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness500 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
USB Ports3★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI—1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight5.79 kg1.60 kg★
Battery90 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Black 2025

  • Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average portability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average port selection (31st 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

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.

ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment