Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
MSI Thin 15 B13UCX-2041US 2024, Core i5-12450H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
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. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer suggesting the Pro model offers similar performance to the Max at a lower price. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with both the product and the purchasing experience.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth and reliable operation
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
MSI Thin 15 B13UCX-2041US 2024, Core i5-12450H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black
This laptop offers good value for light to moderate gaming, with several users praising its performance on titles like GTA 5 and Sims 4. However, a significant issue is the battery life, which drains extremely fast under high-end games and the power cord can overheat dangerously. One user also reported receiving an empty package, indicating potential delivery fraud. Overall, it's a capable machine for its price but requires a cooling pad and careful power management.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Handles light to moderate gaming well
- Fast and efficient performance
- Great for travel and light gaming
- Decent graphics quality
Cons
- Very poor battery life under load
- Power cord overheating hazard
- May ship with wrong GPU selected
- Runs hot, requires cooling pad
- Risk of receiving empty package
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Thin 15 B13UCX-2041US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 12450H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 1 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.33 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
MSI Thin 15 B13UCX-2041US 2024, Core i5-12450H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average port selection (27th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
MSI Thin 15 B13UCX-2041US 2024, Core i5-12450H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.
