Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Thin 15.6" 295US
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
99 Overall Score
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MSI Thin 15.6" 295US, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
MSI
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
MSI Thin 15.6" 295US, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Thin 15.6" 295US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
MSI Thin 15.6" 295US, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver0.020score per dollar
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MSI Thin 15.6" 295US, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black0.048score per dollar
MSI Thin 15.6" 295US, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.