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🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityGlossy XDR; 1600 nits peak; reference-grade for pro workflows
🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityOLED 3K; 60Hz; PANTONE validated; 100% DCI-P3; touch with stylus support
| Apple | Brand | ASUS |
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 4050 6GB |
| 128GB | RAM | 64GB |
| 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3024x1964 120Hz | Display | 13.3" 3K OLED 2880x1800 60Hz Touch |
| 3.4 lbs | Weight | 3.06 lbs |
| 18 hours | Claimed Battery | 8 hours |
| 14-16 hours real-world mixed use | Real Battery | 5-7 hours real-world mixed use |
| 3199 | Price | 1699 |