Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs MSI Titan 18 HX A2W
78.2Performancechip75.7
—Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based80
66.6Batteryspec-based99.9
71Portabilityspec-based20
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)6 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX A2W
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Titan 18 HX A2W wins this laptop face-off, 75.7 to 73.4. Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- 55% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $3,199 vs $6,700
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX A2W
- 317% higher charging: 400 W vs 96 W
- 300% higher storage: 4,096 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 78% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 36 GB
- 38% higher capacity: 99.9 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 18 ″+27% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 4,096 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 3% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 99.9 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 400 W+317% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+55% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+52% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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