Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
78.2Performance45.1
74.3Display33.9
81Battery66.7
53.3Portability34
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+33). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 16 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 34
- 523% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+523% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900+40%Top 7% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800+75%Top 6% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+33% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 240 W+71% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+10% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+34% | 25.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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