Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Thin 15
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Cosmos Gray
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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 Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Cosmos Gray
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Thin 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 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★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 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★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| 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★ | 52 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
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, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Cosmos Gray
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Cosmos Gray
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Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.