Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
MSI Katana 15.6" Intel Core i7-14650HX Black
MSI
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Performance 5
Photo video editing 3
Apple ecosystem 2
Value for money 2
Customer service 3
Shipping process 2
MSI Katana 15.6" Intel Core i7-14650HX Black
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Katana 15.6" Intel Core i7-14650HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14650HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| 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 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.30 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 75 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
MSI Katana 15.6" Intel Core i7-14650HX Black
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.