Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
78.2Performance69.1
—Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based78.4
66.6Batteryspec-based98.7
71Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)6 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) scores 73.4 against 73.1 for GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 69
- 54% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 30.9 mm
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,864 vs 3,033
- Lower launch price: $3,199 vs $4,400
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
- 317% higher charging: 400 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 78% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 36 GB
- 37% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 18 ″+27% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini LED (VESA DisplayHDR 1000, G-SYNC, Pantone validated) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots, up to 128 GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (one Gen5 and two Gen4 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864+27%Top 4% | 3,033Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+18%Top 3% | 19,464Top 14% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 99 Wh+37% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 400 W+317% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+54% | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+50% | 30.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, full-size SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | FHD (1080p) IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home Advanced (US model) or Windows 11 Pro |
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