Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047 2021, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX3060 Max-Q, Black
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 GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047 2021, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX3060 Max-Q, Black
The MSI GF65 Thin 10UE-047 is a gaming laptop that offers strong performance for its price, particularly praised for its RTX 3060 GPU in AAA gaming. Users appreciate the upgradeable RAM up to 64GB and the backlit keyboard. However, some concerns exist about the availability of accidental damage protection and the range of ports for external connections.
Pros
- Strong RTX 3060 gaming performance
- Upgradeable RAM up to 64GB
- Backlit keyboard
Cons
- Limited port variety for external connections
- Unclear accidental damage protection options
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 10750H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060 Max-Q |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| 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 | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Realtek RTL8111HS-CG Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 |
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 GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047 2021, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX3060 Max-Q, Black
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.