Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
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
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off Black
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 laptop offers solid connectivity with HDMI 2.1 and two USB-C ports, but users have mixed feelings about battery life during gaming and the ability to handle AAA titles at high settings. The 16GB DDR5 RAM is upgradeable, which is a plus for gamers. Overall, it's a capable machine with some trade-offs in performance and battery.
Pros
- HDMI 2.1 port
- Two USB-C ports
- Upgradeable 16GB DDR5 RAM
Cons
- Mixed battery life during gaming
- Uncertain AAA gaming performance at high settings
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon RX 7700S |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.20 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 200 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off Black
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 2024, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Off Black offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.