MSI B550-A Pro against MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi
MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi scores 26% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The MSI B550-A Pro typically costs $50 less.
- Per dollar, the MSI B550-A Pro is the better buy: 42.2 points per $100 against 36.5.
Head to head
| Measure | MSI B550-A Pro | MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 46 | 58 | 12 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 42.2 | 36.5 | 16%left |
| Typical price | $109 | $159 | $50left |
| Memory ceiling | 4400 MT/s | 4600 MT/s | 5%right |
| M.2 slots | 2 | 2 | level |
| PCIe generation | 4 | 4 | level |
Specifications
| Spec | MSI B550-A Pro | MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Max WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Chipset | B550 | B550 |
| Size | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory ceiling | 4400 MT/s | 4600 MT/s |
| M.2 slots | 2 | 2 |
| PCIe | Gen 4 | Gen 4 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $109 | $159 |