MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63111424 noir
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63111424 noir
The MSI GF63 Thin 11UCX-1424US is a budget gaming laptop that offers decent performance for its price, but users have mixed feelings about its build quality and battery life. The RAM can be upgraded up to 64 GB, which is a plus for future-proofing. However, the cooling system and battery life during gaming sessions are common concerns, and the RTX 2050 provides adequate but not exceptional performance for popular titles.
Pros
- RAM upgradable to 64 GB
- Decent performance for price
- Budget-friendly gaming laptop
Cons
- Mixed build quality
- Poor battery life during gaming
- Cooling system concerns
- RTX 2050 performance not exceptional
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 GF Series 15.6" GF63111424 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11400H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 | Apple (32-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 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 | 45% NTSC | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI (4K @ 30Hz) | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 51 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63111424 noir
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
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 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
