Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Eclipse Gray 2026
ASUS
58 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
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Eclipse Gray 2026
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 64 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 | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 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 | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB 4.0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 LAN port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.00 kg |
| Battery | 72 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Eclipse Gray 2026
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.020score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Eclipse Gray 20260.015score per dollar
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.