GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty
Core i9-14900HX · 16GB · 2024
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB
M4 Max · 16GB · 2024
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty lands at 86 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty | MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Core i9-14900HX | M4 Max |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB
Which is better, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB? +
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty worth the price? +
At $3,379, GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in portability.
Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB worth the price? +
At $3,199, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does GIGABYTE AORUS 17X · 16GB · with ext. monitor bundle · 3 years warranty or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.