Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
ASUS ROG Zephyrus HIDevolution G14 GA403UM 14" 3K 120Hz 2025
What Buyers Say
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
ASUS ROG Zephyrus HIDevolution G14 GA403UM 14" 3K 120Hz 2025
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UM is praised for its cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 support and powerful connectivity options including USB-C with DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1. However, the soldered RAM (16GB LPDDR5X) is a notable drawback for users wanting expandability. The included RTX 5060 GPU is expected to handle modern AAA games at 3K, but performance details remain unconfirmed. Overall, it's a solid gaming laptop with some limitations for upgradability.
Pros
- Wi-Fi 7 support
- USB-C with DisplayPort
- HDMI 2.1 port
- Powerful RTX 5060 GPU
Cons
- Soldered non-upgradeable RAM
- 16GB RAM limit
- Unconfirmed AAA gaming performance at 3K
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Zephyrus HIDevolution G14 GA403UM 14" 3K 120Hz | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 9 270 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 5.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | WiFi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.57 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
ASUS ROG Zephyrus HIDevolution G14 GA403UM 14" 3K 120Hz 2025
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average port selection (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Zephyrus HIDevolution G14 GA403UM 14" 3K 120Hz 2025 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.