Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max vs MSI Thin THINA15B7461
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
93 Overall Score
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MSI Thin THINA15B7461 2025, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4060, Grau
MSI
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No customer feedback yet
MSI Thin THINA15B7461 2025, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4060, Grau
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MSI laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, value, and build quality. Users praise its fast startup, smooth gaming, and suitability for both work and play. However, one verified buyer reported a defective unit with a scratched surface and non-functional software, and another noted poor battery life and a buggy MSI Center app. Overall, most reviewers are satisfied, especially considering the price.
Pros
- Fast startup and game loading
- Great value for money
- Smooth gaming performance
- Sturdy build quality
- Good size and weight
Cons
- Poor battery life (approx. 1 hour)
- Buggy MSI Center software
- Defective unit reported (scratched, non-functional)
- Requires external storage for modern games
Performance 6
Value for money 4
Build quality 3
Battery life 2
Software issues 2
Defective unit 1
Scores
Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max | MSI Thin THINA15B7461 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.32 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
MSI Thin THINA15B7461 2025, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4060, Grau
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average port selection (27th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
MSI Thin THINA15B7461 2025, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4060, Grau
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
