Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+
78.2Performance62.7
74.3Display40
81Battery60
53.3Portability—
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)0 spec wins — MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and battery (+21). MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ 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 63
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 60
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 43% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800Top 3% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+43% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | — |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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