MSI Thin 15 vs Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
MSI Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
The MSI Thin 15.6" Gaming Laptop features a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU and a 144Hz display, which users find capable for smooth gaming. However, the limited number of reviews and Q&A leaves questions about warranty, RAM upgradeability, and processor performance unanswered. Overall, the product shows promise but lacks sufficient user feedback for a definitive assessment.
Pros
- Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU
- 144Hz high refresh rate display
- Smooth gaming performance
Cons
- Limited user reviews and feedback
- Unanswered questions about warranty
- Unclear RAM upgradeability
- Processor performance not fully evaluated
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its speed, lightweight design, and excellent battery life, making it a strong upgrade from older models. Users highlight its performance in photo and video editing, quiet operation, and improved keyboard. Some concerns include limited storage options and the high cost of Apple's SSD upgrades, but most find the overall value compelling.
Pros
- Fast performance for photo and video editing
- Lightweight and highly portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Quiet operation with no fan noise
- Improved keyboard feel
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- High cost of Apple SSD upgrades
- Only two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports
- Sky Blue color barely distinguishable from silver
- macOS can be user-unfriendly with non-transparent controls
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Thin 15 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 0 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | 52 Wh | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.