Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW
78.2Performancespec-based65.2
—Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based80
66.6Batteryspec-based99.9
71Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)4 spec wins — MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) scores 73.4 against 72.5 for MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
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
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,864 vs 3,075
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 23,035 vs 20,283
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW
- 317% higher charging: 400 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 38% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 27% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 18 ″+27% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864+26%Top 3% | 3,075Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+14%Top 2% | 20,283Top 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 100 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 400 W+317% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+55% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+52% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, PD 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 FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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