Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
ASUS Zenbook S 14" UX5406SA-PH79T Scandinavian White 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
ASUS Zenbook S 14" UX5406SA-PH79T Scandinavian White 2024
The ASUS Zenbook S14 is widely praised for its stunning OLED display, excellent battery life, and lightweight premium build. Many users highlight the fast performance of the Intel Lunar Lake processor and the sleek Ceraluminum design. However, several reviews mention persistent audio distortion, a rattling trackpad, and quality control issues, along with poor post-warranty customer service from both ASUS and Best Buy. Despite these drawbacks, the majority of users find it a top-tier ultrabook for productivity and light gaming.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and premium build
- Fast performance with Intel Lunar Lake
- Sleek Ceraluminum design
Cons
- Persistent audio distortion
- Rattling trackpad
- Quality control issues
- Poor post-warranty customer service
- Limited USB-C ports on one side
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS Zenbook S 14" UX5406SA-PH79T | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 1.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100 percent sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.20 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 72 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
ASUS Zenbook S 14" UX5406SA-PH79T Scandinavian White 2024
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.