Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
ASUS TUF 18" TUF A18 Black 2025
ASUS
56 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS TUF 18" TUF A18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i9 13905H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 LAN port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.40 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
ASUS TUF 18" TUF A18 Black 2025
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.020score per dollar
vs
ASUS TUF 18" TUF A18 Black 20250.033score per dollar
ASUS TUF 18" TUF A18 Black 2025 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.