Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Katana 15.6 Inch
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
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MSI Katana 15.6 Inch 2025, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
MSI
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Performance 4
Photo video editing 3
Apple ecosystem 2
Value for money 2
Customer service 2
Shipping experience 2
MSI Katana 15.6 Inch 2025, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Katana 15.6 Inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14650HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | 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 | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.26 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
MSI Katana 15.6 Inch 2025, Core i7-14650HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.