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, Gray
ASUS
67 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | USB 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.31 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- 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
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray0.041score per dollar
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver0.020score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.