Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Delta 15 A5EFK-097
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Delta 15 A5EFK-097 2023, Ryzen 7 5800H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 6700M, Carbon Gray
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 Delta 15 A5EFK-097 2023, Ryzen 7 5800H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 6700M, Carbon Gray
The MSI Delta 15 is praised for its solid performance, good build quality, and value when purchased on sale. However, several users report significant issues with battery life, overheating, Bluetooth connectivity, and a broken frame, leading to mixed overall sentiment. While gaming performance is often highlighted, reliability concerns dampen the enthusiasm for some buyers.
Pros
- Solid gaming performance
- Good build quality
- Excellent value on sale
- Crisp graphics
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Overheating issues
- Bluetooth barely works
- Frame broke after months
- Unstable power port
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Delta 15 A5EFK-097 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon RX 6700M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 10 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 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 | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI (4K @ 60Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.90 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 82 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 Delta 15 A5EFK-097 2023, Ryzen 7 5800H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 6700M, Carbon Gray
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.