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AI Verdict
The MSI MSI Vector 16 HX (2024, RTX 4080) leads with an overall score of 78/100, 1 points ahead. It scores higher ingaming, productivity, value for money.
Overall Score
✓78/100
77/100
Gaming Score
✓100/100
82/100
Productivity Score
✓77/100
72/100
Display Score
69/100
✓78/100
Portability Score
59/100
✓72/100
Value Score
✓85/100
81/100
CPU Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Apple M4 Pro
CPU Cores
✓24 cores
14 cores
Boost Clock
5.8 GHz
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GPU Model
RTX 4080
20-core GPU
VRAM
12GB
✓48GB
RAM
✓32GB DDR5
24GB Unified
Storage
✓1000GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
512GB SSD
Screen Size
16"
16.2"
Panel Type
IPS
Mini-LED
Refresh Rate
✓240Hz
120Hz
Resolution
2560×1600
3456×2234
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
Yes
Weight
2.7 kg
✓2.14 kg
Thickness
23.9mm
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Battery Capacity
✓99.9Wh
99.6Wh
Battery Life
5hr
✓24hr
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
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USB-A Ports
✓3×
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USB-C Ports
✓2×
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Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.1
2.1
SD Card
Yes
Yes
Starting Price
✓$2,099
$2,499
Based on our AI scoring, the MSI MSI Vector 16 HX (2024, RTX 4080) scores 78/100 overall, 1 points higher than the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB). However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The MSI MSI Vector 16 HX (2024, RTX 4080) starts at $2,099 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) at $2,499. That's a $400 price difference.
Both laptops have IPS panels. The MSI MSI Vector 16 HX (2024, RTX 4080) has a higher 240Hz refresh rate vs. 120Hz on the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) — better for gaming and smooth scrolling.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB) is lighter at 2.14kg vs. 2.7kg for the MSI MSI Vector 16 HX (2024, RTX 4080).
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