MSI Pulse 15.6" GL66 Black 2021
MSI
59 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
94 Overall Score
Scores
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI Pulse 15.6" GL66 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 11800H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | — |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Pulse 15.6" GL66 Black 2021
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong port (75th percentile)
- Strong cpu (65th percentile)
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
- Below average compact (33th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.