Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Raider 16" GE68HX
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Raider 16" GE68HX 2025, Core i9-14900HX, 64GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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 Raider 16" GE68HX 2025, Core i9-14900HX, 64GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
The MSI GE68HX Raider is a powerful gaming laptop with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, but users have raised concerns about battery life during intensive gaming. The customizable backlit keyboard and expandable storage are appreciated features. However, the lack of detailed warranty information and mixed feedback on VR performance leave some uncertainty.
Pros
- Powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- Customizable backlit keyboard
- Expandable SSD storage
Cons
- Poor battery life during gaming
- Lack of detailed warranty information
- Mixed VR gaming performance
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Raider 16" GE68HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6X★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| 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 | 3 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Killer Gaming Network E3100G LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI Raider 16" GE68HX 2025, Core i9-14900HX, 64GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.