Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Apple
96 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG Strix 18" G835LR-XS96 Off Black 2025
ASUS
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Performance 6
Photo video editing 3
Upgrade from intel 3
Shipping speed 2
Travel suitability 2
Ram upgrade 2
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Scores
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Compact
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | ASUS ROG Strix 18" G835LR-XS96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 1200 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.48 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G835LR-XS96 Off Black 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
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Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.