Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz

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 Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz 2025, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

MSI Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz 2025, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

MSI
52 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 Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz 2025, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
MSI
54
Developer
Apple
98
MSI
54
Business
Apple
97
MSI
48
Compact
Apple
93
MSI
49
Student
Apple
92
MSI
52
Ai Llm
Apple
88
MSI
27
Creator
Apple
78
MSI
61
Gaming
Apple
61
MSI
65

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMSI Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
17,542
Cores16★6
Frequency—3.3 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
14,244
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—6 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5None
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth
Ethernet—1 Ethernet port
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.86 kg
Battery72 Wh120 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 Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz 2025, Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 4050, Black

  • Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average ram (24th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

MSI Thin A15 15.6" 144Hz Better at:

Gaming