MSI Summit 16" A1VETG-036US Ink Black 2024

MSI Summit 16" A1VETG-036US Ink Black 2024

MSI
67 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Summit 16" A1VETG-036US Ink Black 2024

85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

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
👍 Video card 1
👍 Use case 1
👍 Delivery speed 1
👎 Sample size 1

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Business
MSI
61
Apple
99
Student
MSI
59
Apple
99
Entertainment
MSI
70
Apple
99
Developer
MSI
77
Apple
98
Compact
MSI
47
Apple
93
Ai Llm
MSI
42
Apple
88
Creator
MSI
82
Apple
78
Gaming
MSI
76
Apple
60

Specifications

MSI Summit 16" A1VETG-036USApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 155HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
24,552
43,903
Cores1616
Frequency3.8 GHz★—
L3 Cache24 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
14,244
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM6 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate165 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports1★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBT 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight2.10 kg1.60 kg★
Battery82 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

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 (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.

MSI Summit 16" A1VETG-036US Better at:

GamingCreator

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment