Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
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MSI
66 Overall Score
Scores
Developer
Entertainment
Ai Llm
Business
Student
Compact
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.10 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.