Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
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MSI Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz 2025, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

MSI Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz 2025, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

MSI
52 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 Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz 2025, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
MSI
54
Developer
Apple
96
MSI
54
Business
Apple
94
MSI
48
Compact
Apple
90
MSI
49
Student
Apple
90
MSI
51
Ai Llm
Apple
86
MSI
27
Creator
Apple
76
MSI
61
Gaming
Apple
60
MSI
65

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMSI Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
17,542
Cores16★6
Frequency—3.3 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
14,244
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—6 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports03★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5None
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth
Ethernet—1 Ethernet port
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.86 kg
Battery72 Wh120 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 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 Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz 2025, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

  • Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average ram (24th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

MSI Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz Better at:

Gaming