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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; nano-texture option; best laptop display made
🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityIPS touch; 2.5K; 180Hz; detachable keyboard; tablet gaming unique form
| Apple | Brand | ASUS |
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| 128GB | RAM | 128GB |
| 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3456x2234 120Hz | Display | 13.4" IPS 2560x1600 180Hz Touch |
| 4.7 lbs | Weight | 2.6 lbs |
| 21 hours | Claimed Battery | 6 hours |
| 15-17 hours real-world mixed use | Real Battery | 3-5 hours real-world mixed use |
| 3499 | Price | 1800 |