M4A1-S vs Negev

Damage

The M4A1-S deals more damage (25) than the Negev (24).

The M4A1-S fires slower (600 RPM) than the Negev (800 RPM).

The M4A1-S deals less damage per second (250) than the Negev (319).

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

The M4A1-S has lower armour penetration (70 %) than the Negev (71 %).

Accuracy and mobility

The M4A1-S is more accurate (5.4) than the Negev (12.2).

The M4A1-S less movement penalty (10 %) than the Negev (40 %).

Economy

The M4A1-S is more expensive ($ 2900) than the Negev ($ 1700).

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

Other attributes

The M4A1-S has a smaller clip (20) than the Negev (150).

The M4A1-S has less ammunition in reserve (80) than the Negev (300).

The M4A1-S reloads faster (3.1 s) than the Negev (5.7 s).

The M4A1-S deploys at the same speed (1.1 s) as the Negev (1.1 s / 1 s - No Reserve).

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 Negev has clearly been designed with a specific thing in mind - suppressive fire. When firing, it will stabilise into an extremely accurate "beam" of bullets, allowing an angle to be cut off from approach. At $1700, with a 150 round capacity and crazy rate of fire, it fills this purpose well. Sadly, it also suffers from a heavy movement penalty of 40%.