Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Thin THINA15B7218
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
MSI Thin THINA15B7218 2024, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
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. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer suggesting the Pro model offers similar performance to the Max at a lower price. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with both the product and the purchasing experience.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth and reliable operation
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
MSI Thin THINA15B7218 2024, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black
The MSI Thin A15 is a gaming laptop with a 144Hz display and AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series CPU, praised for its high refresh rate and cooling system. However, users have concerns about battery life during gaming and limited RAM upgradability. The warranty coverage and extension options are also unclear.
Pros
- High 144Hz refresh rate display
- Effective Cooler Boost 5 cooling system
- Powerful AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series CPU
Cons
- Poor battery life during gaming
- Limited RAM upgrade capacity
- Unclear warranty coverage and extension options
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Thin THINA15B7218 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 3.37 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
MSI Thin THINA15B7218 2024, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
MSI Thin THINA15B7218 2024, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
