Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple
93 Overall Score
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MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025

MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025

MSI
74 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

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MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.

Pros
  • Top-tier gaming performance
  • Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
  • Premium build quality
  • Excellent value for money
  • Robust cooling system
Cons
  • Loud fan noise even at idle
  • Thick and heavy design
  • Fans spin up occasionally at idle
👍 Performance 5
👍 Display quality 4
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Cooling system 3
👎 Fan noise 3

Scores

Business
Apple
98
MSI
65
Entertainment
Apple
98
MSI
77
Developer
Apple
98
MSI
80
Student
Apple
98
MSI
63
Ai Llm
Apple
98
MSI
62
Compact
Apple
93
MSI
46
Gaming
Apple
61
MSI
87
Creator
Apple
79
MSI
86

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 MaxIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,903
55,815
Cores1624★
Frequency—2.1 GHz★
L3 Cache—36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
35,666
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—16 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM128 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 18 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 52
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★5.96 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

  • Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile

MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025

  • Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Better at:

GamingCreator