Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Cyborg 15.6"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Cyborg 15.6" 2024, Core i7-12650H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, 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 Cyborg 15.6" 2024, Core i7-12650H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
This gaming laptop delivers excellent value for money, especially with its powerful AMD RX 5300M GPU and vibrant display, making it a great entry-level choice. Most users find it handles popular games smoothly, though it comes with a limited 500GB C drive and may need a memory upgrade for heavy use. The fan noise is generally acceptable, but the laptop is quite heavy, so it's not ideal for frequent portability.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Powerful AMD RX 5300M GPU
- Vibrant and lively display
- Handles popular games smoothly
- Decent fan noise level
Cons
- Limited 500GB C drive storage
- Requires memory upgrade for heavy use
- Heavy and not portable-friendly
- Below-average CPU for the price bracket
- May need external SSD for games
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Cyborg 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| 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★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.98 kg |
| Battery | 72 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 Cyborg 15.6" 2024, Core i7-12650H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.