Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407)
78.2Performance68
74.3Display58.1
66.6Battery70.3
71Portability100
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)5 spec wins — ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 71.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and performance (+10). ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 68
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 58
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 41% higher charging: 96 W vs 68 W
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 23,035 vs 17,494
Reasons to pick the ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 100 vs 71
- 51% lower weight: 0.79 kg vs 1.62 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 9 mm vs 15.5 mm
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $3,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina Pro, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated, pen support) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864+2%Top 4% | 3,801Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+32%Top 3% | 17,494Top 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 75 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 13.7 h+5% |
| Charging | 96 W+41% | 68 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 0.79 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 9 mm+42% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum alloy (CNC-machined) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), SD Express 7.0 card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 8MP front camera with IR, 13MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS ProArt PZ14 (HT7407) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home or Pro (Arm) |
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