Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
MSI Raider 18" HX AI Core Black 2025
MSI
63 Overall Score
Scores
Business
Entertainment
Student
Compact
Developer
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Raider 18" HX AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.60 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
MSI Raider 18" HX AI Core Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 20240.012score per dollar
vs
MSI Raider 18" HX AI Core Black 20250.010score per dollar
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024 offers 1.2x better value for money
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
MSI Raider 18" HX AI Core Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.