M4A1-S vs M4A4

Damage

The M4A1-S deals more damage (25) than the M4A4 (22).

The M4A1-S fires slower (600 RPM) than the M4A4 (666 RPM).

The M4A1-S deals more damage per second (250) than the M4A4 (244).

The M4A1-S loses more damage due to distance (5.8 %) than the M4A4 (2.9 %).

The M4A1-S has the same armour penetration (70 %) as the M4A4 (70 %).

Accuracy and mobility

The M4A1-S is more accurate (5.4) than the M4A4 (5.5).

The M4A1-S has the same movement penalty (10 %) as the M4A4 (10 %).

Economy

The M4A1-S is the same price ($ 2900) as the M4A4 ($ 2900).

The M4A1-S earns the same kill reward ($ 300) as the M4A4 ($ 300).

Other attributes

The M4A1-S has a smaller clip (20) than the M4A4 (30).

The M4A1-S has less ammunition in reserve (80) than the M4A4 (90).

The M4A1-S reloads at the same speed (3.1 s) as the M4A4 (3.1 s).

The M4A1-S deploys at the same speed (1.1 s) as the M4A4 (1.1 s).

Closing thoughts

The M4A1-S is generally considered the strongest rifle purchase for the Counter-Terrorists; it kills quicker than other options while also costing less. It is accurate and deals great damage - even at long range.

The silencer provides a benefit that is difficult to quantify, but can buy you precious seconds while also allowing you to spray through smoke with less caution. Removing the silencer is possible, but does nothing other than make the weapon both louder and more inaccurate.

The M4A4 is the standard rifle choice for Counter-Terrorists; it is notable for its fast rate of fire. However, players often assume that this equates to a faster time to kill than other rifles, but this is rarely the case when you run the numbers. Moreover, it is also currently $200 more expensive than the alternate option of the M4A1-S. Therefore its main advantage is the 30 rounds it can carry, which can be helpful when dealing with multiple opponents, but whether or not this is worth it is debatable.