ASUS ROG Strix G16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

ASUS
64 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Scores

Entertainment
ASUS
68
Apple
96
Developer
ASUS
73
Apple
96
Business
ASUS
58
Apple
94
Compact
ASUS
44
Apple
90
Student
ASUS
61
Apple
90
Ai Llm
ASUS
45
Apple
86
Gaming
ASUS
80
Apple
60
Creator
ASUS
78
Apple
76

Specifications

ASUS ROG Strix G16Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
49,379
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency4.0 GHz★—
L3 Cache16 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★Apple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
19,137
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate165 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% sRGB100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★0
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetRJ-45—
Physical
Weight2.50 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

  • Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (76th percentile)
  • Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average affordability (26th percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

Pricing

ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray is $2,349 cheaper (2.5x less).

ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray0.041score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.025score per dollar

ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray offers 1.6x better value for money

ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Eclipse Gray

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 Better at:

GamingCreator

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment