Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo 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 Vector 16 HX AI 400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
The MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 gaming laptop offers strong connectivity with Thunderbolt 5 and USB ports, and supports RAM upgrades up to 64 GB. However, the limited number of reviews and unanswered questions about warranty, adaptive sync, and battery life leave some uncertainty. Overall, users appreciate the expandability and port options, but more feedback is needed for a complete picture.
Pros
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
- RAM upgradable to 64 GB
- HDMI port for external monitors
Cons
- Unanswered warranty details
- Unclear adaptive sync support
- Unknown battery life under normal use
- Limited number of user reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Vector 16 HX AI 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 x2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | W11 Pro |
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 Vector 16 HX AI 400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.