Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
ASUS TUF 18" ASUS TUF A18 Black 2025

ASUS TUF 18" ASUS TUF A18 Black 2025

ASUS
57 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

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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Scores

Business
Apple
99
ASUS
51
Student
Apple
99
ASUS
50
Entertainment
Apple
99
ASUS
57
Developer
Apple
98
ASUS
67
Compact
Apple
93
ASUS
35
Ai Llm
Apple
88
ASUS
43
Creator
Apple
78
ASUS
77
Gaming
Apple
60
ASUS
72

Specifications

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Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i9 13905H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,903
29,733
Cores16★8
Frequency—2.6 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
16,770
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"18"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet—RJ45 LAN port
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.35 kg
Battery72 Wh90 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

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

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  • Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Pricing

ASUS TUF 18" ASUS TUF A18 Black 2025 is $3,200 cheaper (2.9x less).

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.020score per dollar
vs
ASUS TUF 18" ASUS TUF A18 Black 20250.033score per dollar

ASUS TUF 18" ASUS TUF A18 Black 2025 offers 1.7x better value for money

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

ASUS TUF 18" ASUS TUF A18 Black 2025

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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Gaming