Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
MSI Cyborg 15.6" A13VE-218US Black 2023
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 Cyborg 15.6" A13VE-218US Black 2023
The MSI Cyborg 15 A12VF-001US gaming laptop receives generally positive feedback for its performance in gaming, video editing, and rendering tasks, thanks to its capable CPU, GPU, and RAM. Users appreciate its decent size and ease of disassembly for upgrades, though there is some confusion about its weight and chassis material. Overall, it is seen as a solid choice for gaming and creative work, with minor concerns about build materials.
Pros
- Powerful CPU and GPU for gaming
- Good for video editing and rendering
- Easy to disassemble for upgrades
- Decent size and portability
- Supports up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
Cons
- Confusion about weight specifications
- Plastic chassis material
- Unclear SSD model information
- Limited warranty details provided
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Cyborg 15.6" A13VE-218US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 4.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 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 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 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 | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.02 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- 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
MSI Cyborg 15.6" A13VE-218US Black 2023
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong cpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
MSI Cyborg 15.6" A13VE-218US Black 2023 offers 6.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.