Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio

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
vs
MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, Intel Ultra 9-185H, 64GB, 8TB SSD + 4TB SSD, 4080, Black

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, Intel Ultra 9-185H, 64GB, 8TB SSD + 4TB SSD, 4080, Black

MSI
61 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, Intel Ultra 9-185H, 64GB, 8TB SSD + 4TB SSD, 4080, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
MSI
64
Developer
Apple
98
MSI
73
Business
Apple
97
MSI
55
Compact
Apple
93
MSI
38
Student
Apple
92
MSI
53
Ai Llm
Apple
88
MSI
60
Gaming
Apple
61
MSI
80
Creator
Apple
78
MSI
78

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
28,927
Cores1616
Frequency—3.8 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)4080★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
24,742
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—12 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB8 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 2—4 TB★
Storage 2 Type—NVMe SSD★
Display
Size14.2"18"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz240 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—1★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI v2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.90 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 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 Stealth 18 AI Studio, Intel Ultra 9-185H, 64GB, 8TB SSD + 4TB SSD, 4080, Black

  • Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio Better at:

Gaming