Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
MSI Vector 16 HX AI, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmos Gray

MSI Vector 16 HX AI, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmos Gray

MSI
65 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

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

MSI Vector 16 HX AI, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmos Gray

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
MSI
70
Developer
Apple
98
MSI
78
Business
Apple
97
MSI
58
Compact
Apple
93
MSI
44
Student
Apple
92
MSI
55
Ai Llm
Apple
88
MSI
65
Gaming
Apple
61
MSI
85
Creator
Apple
78
MSI
82

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMSI Vector 16 HX AI
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i9 14900HX
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
43,513
Cores1624★
Frequency—2.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
26,326
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—16 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5 x 2
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.70 kg
Battery72 Wh90 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • 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
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

MSI Vector 16 HX AI, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmos Gray

  • Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong screen (77th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

MSI Vector 16 HX AI Better at:

GamingCreator