M4A4 vs SG 553

Damage

The M4A4 deals less damage (22) than the SG 553 (29).

The M4A4 fires faster (666 RPM) than the SG 553 (545 RPM).

The M4A4 deals less damage per second (244) than the SG 553 (263).

The M4A4 loses more damage due to distance (2.9 %) than the SG 553 (1.9 %).

The M4A4 has lower armour penetration (70 %) than the SG 553 (100 %).

Accuracy and mobility

The M4A4 is more accurate (5.5) than the SG 553 (6.4).

The M4A4 less movement penalty (10 %) than the SG 553 (16 %).

Economy

The M4A4 and the SG 553 are not able to be purchased by the same team.

The M4A4 earns the same kill reward ($ 300) as the SG 553 ($ 300).

Other attributes

The M4A4 has the same clip size (30) as the SG 553 (30).

The M4A4 has the same ammunition in reserve (90) as the SG 553 (90).

The M4A4 reloads slower (3.1 s) than the SG 553 (2.8 s).

The M4A4 deploys slower (1.1 s) than the SG 553 (1 s).

Closing thoughts

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.

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.