M4A4 vs Negev

Damage

The M4A4 deals less damage (22) than the Negev (24).

The M4A4 fires slower (666 RPM) than the Negev (800 RPM).

The M4A4 deals less damage per second (244) than the Negev (319).

The M4A4 loses the same damage due to distance (2.9 %) as the Negev (2.9 %).

The M4A4 has lower armour penetration (70 %) than the Negev (71 %).

Accuracy and mobility

The M4A4 is more accurate (5.5) than the Negev (12.2).

The M4A4 less movement penalty (10 %) than the Negev (40 %).

Economy

The M4A4 is more expensive ($ 2900) than the Negev ($ 1700).

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

Other attributes

The M4A4 has a smaller clip (30) than the Negev (150).

The M4A4 has less ammunition in reserve (90) than the Negev (300).

The M4A4 reloads faster (3.1 s) than the Negev (5.7 s).

The M4A4 deploys at the same speed (1.1 s) as the Negev (1.1 s / 1 s - No Reserve).

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 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%.