MSI Thin 15.6" 12UCX-484US vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

MSI Thin 15.6" 12UCX-484US 2023, Core i5-12450H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black

MSI Thin 15.6" 12UCX-484US 2023, Core i5-12450H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black

MSI
48 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Thin 15.6" 12UCX-484US 2023, Core i5-12450H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
MSI
51
Apple
99
Developer
MSI
47
Apple
98
Business
MSI
49
Apple
97
Compact
MSI
47
Apple
93
Student
MSI
61
Apple
92
Ai Llm
MSI
24
Apple
88
Creator
MSI
52
Apple
78
Gaming
MSI
58
Apple
61

Specifications

MSI Thin 15.6" 12UCX-484USApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 12450HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
15,833
43,841
Cores816★
Frequency1.3 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
7,711
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM4 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI—1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight1.86 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

MSI Thin 15.6" 12UCX-484US 2023, Core i5-12450H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black

  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong gpu (76th percentile)
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average port selection (24th percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment