Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs MSI Cyborg 15.6" AI

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 Cyborg 15.6" AI 2026, Core 7 240H, 24GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Translucent Black

MSI Cyborg 15.6" AI 2026, Core 7 240H, 24GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Translucent Black

MSI
59 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 Cyborg 15.6" AI 2026, Core 7 240H, 24GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Translucent Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
MSI
63
Developer
Apple
98
MSI
68
Business
Apple
97
MSI
54
Compact
Apple
93
MSI
50
Student
Apple
92
MSI
56
Ai Llm
Apple
88
MSI
43
Gaming
Apple
61
MSI
79
Creator
Apple
78
MSI
76

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMSI Cyborg 15.6" AI
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 13620H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
23,137
Cores16★10
Frequency—2.5 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
19,137
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★24 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★2 TB
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—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet—1 x RJ-45
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.22 kg
Battery72 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 Cyborg 15.6" AI 2026, Core 7 240H, 24GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Translucent Black

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong cpu (76th percentile)
  • Strong screen (70th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
  • Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
  • Below average portability (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

MSI Cyborg 15.6" AI Better at:

Gaming