Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025
ASUS
85 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 1200 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.85 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025
- Strong port (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average compact (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.016score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 20250.020score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
