Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs ASUS Googlebook 14
78.2Performance44
74.3Display54.7
81Battery60
53.3Portability96.1
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 14
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and battery (+21). ASUS Googlebook 14 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 16 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 60
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 53
- 54% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800Top 3% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+43% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 0.99 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 10.9 mm+35% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint sensor in power key |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Googlebook OS |
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