MSI Cyborg 15.6" A12VF-272US Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI Cyborg 15.6" A12VF-272US Black
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Cyborg 15.6" A12VF-272US | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 12650H | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ | Apple (16-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 48 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45%NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 4K @ 60Hz | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gb LAN | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.98 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cyborg 15.6" A12VF-272US Black
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
MSI Cyborg 15.6" A12VF-272US Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.