MSI Thin15-0906-005 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

MSI Thin15-0906-005, Core i5-12450H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black

MSI Thin15-0906-005, Core i5-12450H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black

MSI
55 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Thin15-0906-005, Core i5-12450H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
MSI
56
Apple
99
Developer
MSI
66
Apple
98
Business
MSI
53
Apple
97
Compact
MSI
52
Apple
93
Student
MSI
60
Apple
92
Ai Llm
MSI
40
Apple
88
Creator
MSI
69
Apple
78
Gaming
MSI
74
Apple
61

Specifications

MSI Thin15-0906-005Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 12450HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
15,833
43,841
Cores816★
Frequency3.3 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
12,003
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM4 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports3★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3★
EthernetRJ45 Ethernet—
Physical
Weight1.86 kg1.60 kg★
Battery52 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

MSI Thin15-0906-005, Core i5-12450H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black

  • Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (79th percentile)
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.

MSI Thin15-0906-005 Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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