MSI Thin 15.6" vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

MSI Thin 15.6", Core i7-13620H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray

MSI Thin 15.6", Core i7-13620H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray

MSI
59 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 Thin 15.6", Core i7-13620H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, 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
57
Apple
99
Developer
MSI
72
Apple
98
Business
MSI
55
Apple
97
Compact
MSI
55
Apple
93
Student
MSI
52
Apple
92
Ai Llm
MSI
43
Apple
88
Creator
MSI
75
Apple
78
Gaming
MSI
78
Apple
61

Specifications

MSI Thin 15.6"Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 13620HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
23,129
43,841
Cores1016★
Frequency2.4 GHz★—
L3 Cache24 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
14,244
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM6 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 2 TypeSSD★—
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports3★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
EthernetRJ45—
Physical
Weight1.86 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

MSI Thin 15.6", Core i7-13620H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong cpu (75th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile

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 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 31 specs.

MSI Thin 15.6" Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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