MSI Thin 15.6" A15 Black
MSI
66 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin 15.6" A15 Black
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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
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Specifications
| MSI Thin 15.6" A15 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | — | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15.6" A15 Black
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
MSI Thin 15.6" A15 Black0.074score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.020score per dollar
MSI Thin 15.6" A15 Black offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.