MSI Thin 15 B13VE-3023US Gray 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin 15 B13VE-3023US Gray 2023
The MSI Thin Gaming Laptop offers a slim, portable design with a 144Hz FHD display and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, making it capable of handling VR gaming and contemporary titles. However, the battery life is limited to around 3 hours, especially under heavy gaming loads. Users and potential buyers frequently ask about upgrading the RAM beyond the included 64GB, as well as the warranty and cooling system details. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously positive, noting good value for money but significant concerns over battery life.
Pros
- Slim and portable design
- 144Hz FHD display
- Supports VR gaming
- Handles latest AAA games
- 64GB DDR4 RAM included
Cons
- Limited battery life (~3 hours)
- Short battery under heavy gaming
- RAM upgrade uncertainty beyond 64GB
- Lack of cooling details
- Warranty coverage questions
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Thin 15 B13VE-3023US | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | Apple (32-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 36 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15 B13VE-3023US Gray 2023
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
