ASUS
ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB
Core i9-14900HX · 16GB · 2025
94
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB wins by 2
Apple
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB
M4 Max · 16GB · 2024
96
/ 100
From $3,199
Specdex verdict
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB lands at 94 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB 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
ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB 94
vs 96 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB
Score breakdown
ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB
94 cpu 94
gpu 89
display 86
battery 84
portability 81
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB
96 cpu 96
gpu 91
display 86
battery 86
portability 79
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB | MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Core i9-14900HX | M4 Max |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB
Which is better, ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB? +
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB worth the price? +
At $3,499, ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
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 ROG Strix SCAR 18 · 16GB 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.