Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
MSI Katana Katana 15.6 Black 2025
MSI
78 Overall Score
Scores
Entertainment
Developer
Business
Student
Gaming
Compact
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | MSI Katana Katana 15.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 14650HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 4 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 | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | 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 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
MSI Katana Katana 15.6 Black 2025
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average compact (31th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 20240.016score per dollar
vs
MSI Katana Katana 15.6 Black 20250.030score per dollar
MSI Katana Katana 15.6 Black 2025 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
