Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Thin 15
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 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 Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
The MSI Thin 15 Gaming Laptop receives mixed but generally positive feedback from users. They praise its lightweight design, powerful RTX 4060 GPU, and high-refresh-rate display, but some express concerns about potential bloatware and uncertain battery life. Overall, it is seen as a solid gaming option with room for improvement in software optimization.
Pros
- Lightweight design at 4.1 pounds
- Powerful RTX 4060 GPU for AAA games
- High-refresh 144Hz FHD display
- Upgradable RAM up to 64GB DDR4
- Slim profile for a gaming laptop
Cons
- Potential pre-installed bloatware
- Uncertain battery life under load
- Average build quality for the price
- Limited Q&A detail on actual gaming experience
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Thin 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 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★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe 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 | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.