Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING Black Steel 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING Black Steel 2025
The GIGABYTE A16 gaming laptop generally receives positive feedback for its strong performance in gaming and creative applications like Photoshop and Blender, with users praising its cooling system and battery life. However, some users experienced issues with the onboard Wi-Fi card on certain networks and faced frustrating delivery and support experiences. Overall, it is seen as a great value for casual gamers and productivity users.
Pros
- Strong gaming performance
- Great for creative apps like Photoshop and Blender
- Effective cooling system
- Good battery life
- High refresh rate display
Cons
- Onboard Wi-Fi issues with cellular networks
- Frustrating delivery and support experience
- Heavy and bulky design
- Initial driver and update problems
- Heat exhaust hits mouse hand
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 76 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Gigabyte GAMING A16 16" GAMING Black Steel 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
