ASUS ProArt P16 AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 vs MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
ASUS ProArt P16
Worth-It Score: 75/100
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MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
Verdict: MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max outperforms on max RAM (128GB vs 64GB) and storage (8TB vs 4TB) with better efficiency. ASUS ProArt P16 provides RTX 5070 GPU and 4K OLED touchscreen advantages for Windows users. MacBook Pro wins overall for most creative workflows based on the authoritative specs.
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Our methodology
Winner: MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
ASUS ProArt P16 AMD Ryzen AI Max 395: 7.5/10
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ProArt P16 AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 | MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | M4 Max (16-core CPU, 40-core GPU) |
| Display | 16-inch 4K OLED touchscreen | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| Max RAM | 64GB | 128GB |
| Max Storage | 4TB SSD | 8TB SSD |
ASUS ProArt P16 AMD Ryzen AI Max 395
What works
- Discrete RTX 5070 GPU option for CUDA workloads
- 4K OLED touchscreen with high color accuracy
- Windows OS flexibility for professional software
What doesn't
- Max 64GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
- Shorter battery life under load than Apple silicon
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max
What works
- Up to 128GB unified memory for large projects
- Superior battery efficiency and thermals
- Excellent build quality and display brightness
What doesn't
- No discrete NVIDIA GPU for specific apps
- macOS limits some Windows-only tools
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max.
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