MSI Vector A16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

MSI Vector A16, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Gray

MSI Vector A16, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Gray

MSI
70 Overall Score
vs
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

What Buyers Say

MSI Vector A16, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Gray

No customer feedback yet

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

Scores

Entertainment
MSI
75
Apple
99
Developer
MSI
86
Apple
98
Business
MSI
62
Apple
97
Compact
MSI
48
Apple
93
Student
MSI
59
Apple
92
Gaming
MSI
92
Apple
61
Creator
MSI
91
Apple
78
Ai Llm
MSI
67
Apple
88

Specifications

MSI Vector A16Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
49,379
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency2.4 GHz★—
L3 Cache16 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★Apple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
22,459
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM12 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate240 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports33
USB Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet1 x RJ-45 (100Mbps)—
Physical
Weight2.70 kg1.60 kg★
Battery240 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

MSI Vector A16, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Gray

  • Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average social proof (22nd percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

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

MSI Vector A16 Better at:

GamingCreator

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment