MSI Katana 15.6" Black 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI Katana 15.6" Black 2025
The MSI Katana 15.6" gaming laptop features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 memory and a 165 Hz display, making it capable of running modern games smoothly. Users appreciate the powerful graphics and high refresh rate, but battery life during intensive gaming is a concern. The customizable 4-zone RGB keyboard and support for external monitors add to its versatility, though warranty details and extended support options are not clearly specified.
Pros
- Powerful NVIDIA RTX 5070 graphics
- High 165 Hz refresh rate display
- Customizable 4-zone RGB keyboard
- Supports external monitors
Cons
- Poor battery life during gaming
- Unclear warranty and extended support
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
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Katana 15.6" | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14650HX | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| 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 | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.68 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 55 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Katana 15.6" Black 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd 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 Katana 15.6" Black 2025 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.