Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
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What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 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. 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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
The MSI Vector 16 HX receives mixed feedback. Several users praise its performance, display quality, and value, noting it handles games and demanding tasks well. However, multiple verified reviews report serious issues like GPU failures and dead pixels, with some calling it a major financial mistake. The Q&A suggests it's a powerful but heavy machine, better suited for desk-first gaming than portability.
Pros
- Fast startup and shutdown
- Vibrant display colors
- Good gaming performance
- Reasonable price
- Upgradeable RAM
Cons
- GPU failures reported
- Dead pixel issues
- Warranty doesn't reset
- Heavy and bulky
- Poor customer support
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- 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
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- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.