Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
ASUS TUF 18" TUF A18 Gray 2025
ASUS
55 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
Student
Entertainment
Developer
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS TUF 18" TUF A18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| 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★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 LAN port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.60 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.020score per dollar
vs
ASUS TUF 18" TUF A18 Gray 20250.028score per dollar
ASUS TUF 18" TUF A18 Gray 2025 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.