MSI Vector 16" Vector A16 Gray 2026
MSI
76 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
100 Overall Score
Scores
Student
Business
Developer
Entertainment
Compact
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Vector 16" Vector A16 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★ | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | — |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 240 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector 16" Vector A16 Gray 2026
- Strong port (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average compact (9th percentile)9th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
MSI Vector 16" Vector A16 Gray 20260.039score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 20240.018score per dollar
MSI Vector 16" Vector A16 Gray 2026 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
