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MacBook Air (2022)
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air (2022)
  • Excellent for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
  • Very good for gaming and AI

Key differences

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General Use

9.1
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
8.0
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
486.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is excellent for general use, while the MSI Vector GP76 is very good.

Gaming and AI

6.7
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
8.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.1
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
8.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
24.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and Apple MacBook Air (2022) are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Vector GP76 is somewhat better.

Content Creation

8.7
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
24.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Air (2022) is somewhat better.

Software Development

8.7
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
7.6
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
24.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) is very good for software development, while the MSI Vector GP76 is good.

Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
7.9
13.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1664
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
486.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Battery

15.0 Hours
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
4.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air has 15 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 hours of battery life.

Portability

Excellent
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
Poor
13.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has excellent portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
8.0
The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Cost

$1,799
MacBook Air (2022)
Vector GP76
$1,760
Product imageProduct image

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Apple MacBook Air (2022) has a price of $1,799 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.

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How the Apple MacBook Air (2022) and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Air (2022)MSI Vector GP76
Apple MacBook Air (2022)MSI Vector GP76

GENERAL

Price
$1,799
$1,760
Release Date
July 1, 2022May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.5'' x 0.44''15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02''
Weight
2.7 lbs6.39 lbs
Width
11.97"15.63"
Depth
8.46"11.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel i7-12700H
RAM
24 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
02
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
15 Hours4 Hours
Battery Capacity
52.6 Wh65 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.6"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16641920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz360Hz
Display Brightness
486 nits264 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108/10
Portability Score
9.4/105.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
10/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
03
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
3N/A

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Apple MacBook Air (2022)

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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The Apple MacBook Air M2 Entry is a very good, but too expensive daily MacBook. The new MacBook Air M2 is undoubtedly once again a very good mobile companion, but we are still a little bit disappointed on a very high level, which is definitely connected with the increased price point. The new chassis is extremely slim and the front edge is no problem during typing, but the bezels are pretty wide for a modern device and in addition with the vertical space required for the notch, the new Air has larger footprint than some Windows rivals."

MSI Vector GP76

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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

About MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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