Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
MSI Katana 15.6"
What Buyers Say
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
MSI Katana 15.6"
The MSI Katana gaming laptop offers strong performance with its Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, which users praise for gaming and VR capability. However, battery life during intensive gaming is a noted concern. The laptop provides ample connectivity with four USB ports and supports RAM upgradability beyond the stock 32GB, though warranty details are not fully addressed in feedback.
Pros
- High-performance Intel Core i7-14650HX processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card
- VR gaming support
- 4 USB ports including USB-C
- Upgradable RAM beyond 32GB
Cons
- Poor battery life during intensive gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Katana 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14650HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | WiFi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.68 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI Katana 15.6"
- Strong storage (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Katana 15.6" offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.