Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
MSI Katana 15.6" MSI Katana Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
MSI Katana 15.6" MSI Katana Black 2025
The MSI Katana gaming laptop features a 165Hz QHD display that reviewers find suitable for fast-paced gaming, though support for adaptive sync technologies like G-Sync or FreeSync is not confirmed. Users appreciate the potential for RAM upgrades and the Cooler Boost 5 thermal system, but the lack of detailed feedback on warranty, portability, and real-world cooling performance leaves some uncertainty. Overall, the laptop shows promise for gaming but lacks comprehensive user validation.
Pros
- 165Hz QHD display suitable for gaming
- RAM upgrade capability
- Cooler Boost 5 thermal system
Cons
- No confirmed G-Sync or FreeSync support
- Lack of warranty details
- Unclear portability information
- Insufficient real-world cooling feedback
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Katana 15.6" MSI Katana | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14650HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 16★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | 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% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.95 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
MSI Katana 15.6" MSI Katana Black 2025
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
