Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Katana 15.6"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Katana 15.6", Core i7-14650HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, 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 Katana 15.6", Core i7-14650HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
The MSI Katana gaming laptop receives strong overall sentiment from user queries, with most questions focusing on performance specs rather than complaints. Users highlight the powerful Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 as key strengths for demanding games. However, the lack of direct answers to several questions (like cooling and warranty) leaves some uncertainty. The 4.96-pound weight is noted as a consideration for portability.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7-14650HX processor
- High-performance NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- 4 Zone RGB keyboard software optimization
- Smooth QHD gaming potential (Cyberpunk 2077)
Cons
- Weight of 4.96 lbs limits portability
- Unclear cooling system details
- Uncertain warranty coverage specifics
- No direct answers on RAM upgrade limits
- Lack of confirmation on QHD FPS performance
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Katana 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14650HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 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% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.25 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 240 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 Katana 15.6", Core i7-14650HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.