Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Raider HIDevolution A18 HX A9WIG 18"

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
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MSI Raider HIDevolution A18 HX A9WIG 18" 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Core Black

MSI Raider HIDevolution A18 HX A9WIG 18" 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Core Black

MSI
63 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 Raider HIDevolution A18 HX A9WIG 18" 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Core Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
MSI
69
Developer
Apple
98
MSI
79
Business
Apple
97
MSI
54
Compact
Apple
93
MSI
39
Student
Apple
92
MSI
49
Ai Llm
Apple
88
MSI
70
Gaming
Apple
61
MSI
85
Creator
Apple
78
MSI
85

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMSI Raider HIDevolution A18 HX A9WIG 18"
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 MaxAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
62,185
Cores1616
Frequency—2.5 GHz★
L3 Cache—64 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
26,326
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—16 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB128 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"18"
Resolution3024 px3840 px★
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4 Compatible
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI v2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3BT 5.4★
Ethernet—GB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★3.60 kg
Battery72 Wh100 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 11 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 Raider HIDevolution A18 HX A9WIG 18" 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Core Black

  • Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average social proof (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

MSI Raider HIDevolution A18 HX A9WIG 18" Better at:

GamingCreator