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MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Creator M16 HX
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
  • 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 Creator M16 HX
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
7.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M16 HX is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
8.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M16 HX is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
8.6
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator M16 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

20.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M16 has 5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M16 HX has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
7.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Creator M16 HX has good build quality.

Cost

$1,219
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
$1,700
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the MSI Creator M16 HX costs $1,700.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M16 HX to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Content Creation

7.9
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
8.3
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M16 HX to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Software Development

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Creator M16 HX
8.0
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M16 HX to be very good for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the MSI Creator M16 HX compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)MSI Creator M16 HX
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)MSI Creator M16 HX

GENERAL

Price
$1,219
$1,700
Release Date
June 1, 2022March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 1.06''
Weight
3 lbs4.96 lbs
Width
11.97"14.13"
Depth
8.36"10.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel i7-14700HX
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
20 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh65 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
497 nits394 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107/10
Portability Score
8.9/106.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/107.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
03
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Version
3N/A

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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"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."

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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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