Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Razer Blade 15 Base
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Razer Blade 15 Base 2020, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 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
Razer Blade 15 Base 2020, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2070 Max-Q, Black
The Razer Blade 15 receives mostly positive feedback for its premium build quality, powerful performance, and sleek design. Users highlight the solid aluminum chassis, excellent RTX graphics, and the convenience of an extra NVMe slot. However, some report issues with the webcam not working, a pre-owned unit being delivered, and the laptop running very hot under load. Battery life is considered short but typical for a gaming laptop.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Powerful RTX graphics
- Sleek and elegant design
- Extra NVMe slot for storage
- Solid aluminum chassis
Cons
- Webcam not working
- Pre-owned unit delivered as new
- Gets very hot under load
- Short battery life
- Mediocre keyboard for gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Razer Blade 15 Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 10750H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.13 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 |
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
Razer Blade 15 Base 2020, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2070 Max-Q, Black
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong port selection (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
- Below average portability (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.