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🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityGlossy with anti-reflective coating; excellent P3 color; 500 nits
🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityMiniLED; 2.5K; 240Hz; HDR 1000; 2000+ dimming zones; best gaming display tier
| Apple | Brand | ASUS |
| Apple M4 10-core | Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Apple M4 10-core GPU | Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 5090 24GB |
| 32GB | RAM | 64GB |
| 13.6" Liquid Retina 2560x1664 60Hz | Display | 18" 2.5K MiniLED 2560x1600 240Hz |
| 2.7 lbs | Weight | 6.6 lbs |
| 18 hours | Claimed Battery | 4 hours |
| 14-16 hours real-world mixed use | Real Battery | 2-3 hours real-world mixed use |
| 999 | Price | 4299 |