MSI Summit 16" A1VETG-036US Ink Black 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI Summit 16" A1VETG-036US Ink Black 2024
The user is very satisfied with this 2-in-1 PC, highlighting its unique real video card and suitability for sheet music and light gaming. The purchase was delivered quickly. However, the sample is very small, with only one detailed review and three unanswered Q&A items.
Pros
- Real video card
- Good for sheet music
- Good for light gaming
- Fast delivery
Cons
- Limited sample size
- Unanswered Q&A items
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip is overwhelmingly praised for its performance, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. Users upgrading from older Intel models note a dramatic improvement in speed and noise levels. The fast shipping from B&H is also highlighted as a positive. A few Q&A responses clarify technical limitations like SD card reader speed and lack of Wi-Fi 7 support, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo and video editing
- Dramatic speed improvement over Intel models
- Quiet operation even under load
- Fast shipping from B&H
- Lightweight and compact for travel
Cons
- SD card reader speed limited to ~250 MB/s
- No Wi-Fi 7 support
- Nano-texture display may reduce contrast
- Cannot utilize full speed of Samsung T9 drives
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Summit 16" A1VETG-036US | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ | Apple (16-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 24 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 82 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Summit 16" A1VETG-036US Ink Black 2024
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.