Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Katana 15.6 165Hz
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
MSI Katana 15.6 165Hz, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, 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 Katana 15.6 165Hz, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
Based on the Q&A evidence, the NVIDIA RTX 5070 in this laptop supports ray tracing, but there is no actual performance detail. The RAM is upgradable to 64GB, which is a plus for future-proofing. However, users have not provided any feedback on cooling, battery life during gaming, or warranty coverage, leaving major concerns unaddressed. Overall sentiment is neutral-negative due to missing critical information.
Pros
- Ray tracing support
- Upgradable RAM up to 64GB
Cons
- No performance details provided
- No cooling system information
- No battery life feedback
- No warranty coverage details
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Katana 15.6 165Hz | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 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" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.25 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 240 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 Katana 15.6 165Hz, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.