Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Thin 15.6"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Thin 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, 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 Thin 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Gray
Users praise the MSI Thin 15.6" Gaming Laptop for its lightweight design and powerful RTX 4060 graphics card, which handles gaming well. However, battery life is a concern, and some find the included software lacking. Overall, it offers good value for a budget gaming laptop.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Powerful RTX 4060 GPU
- Handles gaming well
- Good value for budget
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Insufficient pre-installed software
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Thin 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 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 | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Battery | 72 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 Thin 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Gray
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.