MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-008US

MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-008US

MSI
75 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-008US

88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive about this laptop, praising its stunning OLED display, powerful performance, and premium build. It excels in gaming and productivity, with fast multitasking and good battery life. Minor issues include a glossy screen that causes glare, occasional display refresh glitches, and some Linux compatibility problems.

Pros
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Powerful performance
  • Premium build quality
  • Excellent battery life
  • Fast SSD storage
Cons
  • Glossy screen causes glare
  • Occasional display refresh glitches
  • Linux compatibility issues
  • Numpad keys require precise press
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Performance 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Value for money 2
👎 Glare 1

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

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

Business
MSI
70
Apple
99
Student
MSI
70
Apple
99
Entertainment
MSI
77
Apple
99
Developer
MSI
82
Apple
98
Compact
MSI
59
Apple
93
Gaming
MSI
89
Apple
60
Ai Llm
MSI
52
Apple
88
Creator
MSI
86
Apple
78

Specifications

MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-008USApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core 7 240HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
24,186
43,903
Cores1016★
Frequency2.7 GHz★—
L3 Cache24 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★Apple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
19,137
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetRJ45—
Physical
Weight2.10 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-008US

  • Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average portability (34th 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

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.

MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-008US Better at:

GamingCreator

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment