Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
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What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
MSI Vector 16 HX AI Cosmos Gray 2025
Based on available Q&A, the MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop comes with 16 GB of system memory, a 144 Hz display, and a GeForce RTX 5070Ti with ray tracing support. Details on warranty, battery life, upgradability, and dimensions were requested but not fully answered. The sentiment is neutral due to the lack of detailed user experiences.
Pros
- 16 GB system memory
- 144 Hz display refresh rate
- Ray tracing support with RTX 5070Ti
Cons
- Unanswered warranty duration and coverage
- Battery life during gaming unknown
- 16GB memory upgradability not confirmed
- Dimensions and weight unspecified
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Vector 16 HX AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
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- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.