Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025

ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025

ASUS
79 Overall Score

Scores

Business
Apple
99
ASUS
70
Entertainment
Apple
99
ASUS
83
Student
Apple
99
ASUS
68
Developer
Apple
98
ASUS
90
Creator
Apple
79
ASUS
96
Gaming
Apple
61
ASUS
96
Compact
Apple
94
ASUS
52
Ai Llm
Apple
88
ASUS
83

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 MaxIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,903
55,815
Cores1624★
Frequency—2.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
38,957
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—24 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★1200 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Ethernet—2.5Gb Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.85 kg
Battery72 Wh90 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 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 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025

  • Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

B&H Photo
$4,899

ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Off Black 2025

B&H Photo
$4,299
Amazon
$4,399
Adorama
$4,399
Newegg
$4,500

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

ASUS ROG Strix 16" G635LX-XS97 Better at:

GamingCreator

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