M4A1-S vs SG 553

Damage

The M4A1-S deals less damage (25) than the SG 553 (29).

The M4A1-S fires faster (600 RPM) than the SG 553 (545 RPM).

The M4A1-S deals less damage per second (250) than the SG 553 (263).

The M4A1-S loses more damage due to distance (5.8 %) than the SG 553 (1.9 %).

The M4A1-S has lower armour penetration (70 %) than the SG 553 (100 %).

Accuracy and mobility

The M4A1-S is more accurate (5.4) than the SG 553 (6.4).

The M4A1-S less movement penalty (10 %) than the SG 553 (16 %).

Economy

The M4A1-S and the SG 553 are not able to be purchased by the same team.

The M4A1-S earns the same kill reward ($ 300) as the SG 553 ($ 300).

Other attributes

The M4A1-S has a smaller clip (20) than the SG 553 (30).

The M4A1-S has less ammunition in reserve (80) than the SG 553 (90).

The M4A1-S reloads slower (3.1 s) than the SG 553 (2.8 s).

The M4A1-S deploys slower (1.1 s) than the SG 553 (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 SG 553 is the only weapon in the game that completely ignores armour as it has 100% penetration. It has fantastic damage and accuracy, while also coming equipped with a scope. Its lower rate of fire holds it back from being completely dominant, but it is still stronger than most players think.