For general use with a focus on portability and battery life, consider the Apple MacBook Pro 13, which is known for being lightweight and having long battery life. It also operates silently without fans, suitable for work environments where noise may be a concern. If you require high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, then the MSI Raider GE67Hx with its powerful Intel processor and Nvidia graphics card is a better fit; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could be a disadvantage if mobility is important to you. The MSI laptop also likely has a higher price tag due to its advanced specifications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.7/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is only fair.
The MacBook Pro 13 (2020) with its Apple M1 GPU and a standard refresh rate offers fair performance in 3D tasks but may have limitations in running popular games that aren't compatible with MacOS, whereas the MSI Raider GE67Hx, powered by an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and boasting a high refresh rate screen, provides very good gaming and 3D capabilities, and its Windows operating system supports a wider range of games.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
8.9/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx excels in engineering and design use with its high-end CPU, double the RAM, and superior dedicated GPU compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020), which still performs competently due to its capable M1 chip. However, the MacBook's more compact and quiet design offers better portability and a fanless construction which might appeal to some users in exchange for lower raw performance.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
9.1/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 offers a high-resolution, bright display with a panel that delivers crisp and vibrant visuals, making everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming a pleasure. For engineering and design, it boasts a wide color gamut, rendering accurate colors essential for professionals who require precision in color-sensitive tasks. However, for 3D applications, which demand high refresh rates for smooth motion rendering, the MacBook Pro falls short, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx with its high refresh rate excels, ensuring fluid movement and responsiveness crucial in gaming and 3D simulations.
Battery
20.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is equipped with the Apple M1 chip that ensures smooth performance for general tasks, paired with a high-resolution IPS screen and a battery life roughly three times longer than the MSI Raider GE67Hx, making it highly portable with silent, fanless operation.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.3/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.9/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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