Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
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What Buyers Say
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
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The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a high-performance gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti and a 240Hz QHD+ display, which users find impressive for gaming. However, battery life during gaming is a common concern, and there are questions about RAM upgradability and warranty coverage. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for gamers who prioritize performance over portability.
Pros
- High refresh rate display
- Powerful RTX 5070 Ti GPU
- Large 64GB RAM
- QHD+ resolution
- Supports multiple monitors
Cons
- Short battery life during gaming
- RAM not upgradable beyond 64GB
- Warranty coverage unclear
- Heavy weight
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Vector 16 HX AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5 Gbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
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- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
No current pricing available
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Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
