MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gray
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gray
The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a high-performance gaming laptop with a powerful Intel Core Ultra 7-255HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, capable of handling AAA games at QHD+ resolution. Its 16-inch 240Hz QHD+ display offers good color accuracy and brightness for both gaming and creative work. However, the 512GB SSD may be insufficient for some users, though it is upgradable. Questions about warranty coverage and pre-installed software remain unanswered.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core Ultra 7-255HX processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU
- High-refresh-rate 240Hz QHD+ display
- Good color accuracy and brightness
- Upgradable SSD storage
Cons
- Limited 512GB SSD storage
- Unanswered warranty coverage questions
- Unanswered bloatware questions
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
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
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 1.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gray
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (25th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- 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
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.