ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA401IV-BR9N6 Moonlight White 2021
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA401IV-BR9N6 Moonlight White 2021
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is praised for its powerful performance in a compact 14-inch form factor, making it ideal for gaming and school. Verified buyers highlight its portability and power, though one review focused on the seller's service rather than the laptop itself. Some Q&A responses note the lack of Ethernet and customizable LEDs on certain models, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Powerful performance in compact size
- Portable and lightweight
- Great for gaming and school
- Trusted ASUS brand
Cons
- No Ethernet port
- No customizable LEDs on some models
- Limited review sample size
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 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. 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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA401IV-BR9N6 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 76 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA401IV-BR9N6 Moonlight White 2021
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong gpu (77th percentile)
- Strong portability (70th percentile)
- Below average screen (34th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- 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
Pricing
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA401IV-BR9N6 Moonlight White 2021
No current pricing available
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
