Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Thin Gaming 15.6"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Thin Gaming 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Cosmo Gray
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
MSI Thin Gaming 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Cosmo Gray
The MSI Thin Gaming Laptop features a 144Hz display and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, which users expect to handle AAA games well. However, battery life during intense gaming and charging speed are concerns, and warranty details are unclear. RAM upgradeability beyond 16GB is supported, but the maximum capacity is not specified.
Pros
- 144Hz display
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU
- Wi-Fi 6E support
- RAM upgradeable beyond 16GB
Cons
- Unclear warranty details
- Battery life concerns during gaming
- Charging speed not specified
- Maximum RAM capacity not specified
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Thin Gaming 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| 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 | — | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 52 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
MSI Thin Gaming 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.