MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin Aluminum Black 2022
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin Aluminum Black 2022
This gaming laptop generally receives positive feedback for its performance and value, handling games and 3D work well out of the box. However, several users report issues with battery life, a loose charging connection, and one severe complaint about connectivity and customer service. Overall, it is seen as a good purchase for the price, but with notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Great performance out of the box
- Good value for the price
- Handles games and 3D work well
- Fast and responsive
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Short battery life (as low as 2 hours)
- Loose charging connection
- Poor customer service
- Connectivity issues (Wi-Fi not working)
- Power button placement inconvenient
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11400H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | Apple (32-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin Aluminum Black 2022
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (29th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.