Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
ASUS CX1 15.6" CX1500CKA-DH44F Transparent Silver 2022
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 CX1 15.6" CX1500CKA-DH44F Transparent Silver 2022
Users find this ASUS Chromebook reliable and easy to use for daily tasks like research and college work. It has been problem-free for several days of use, and one parent reports it is completely reliable for their son's college needs. However, there is some confusion about the timing of surveys and missing details like software or support dates.
Pros
- Easy to get online
- Reliable for daily use
- Good for college work
- Problem-free experience
Cons
- Confusing survey timing
- Missing software details
- Unclear support dates
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS CX1 15.6" CX1500CKA-DH44F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 1.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.80 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
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 CX1 15.6" CX1500CKA-DH44F Transparent Silver 2022
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average screen (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.