If you prioritize a lightweight design and longer battery life for general use such as web browsing, document editing, or media consumption, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is a solid option. It's well-suited for everyday tasks and offers a fanless operation, which means it's silent. However, if you're looking for better value for a more powerful hardware suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning with an RTX graphics card, the MSI Cyborg 15 would be better despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. Additionally, if you require more storage out of the box, the MSI Cyborg 15 also comes with a larger storage space. Keep in mind the Apple MacBook Pro 13 is priced higher, whereas the MSI Cyborg 15 is less expensive but with a bulkier form factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Good overall display quality
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 Cyborg 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.2/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
6.8/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13, with its high-resolution display and excellent color accuracy, excels in presenting sharp and vivid images for general use and is well-suited for engineering and design tasks where detailed color representation is crucial. However, it lacks a high refresh rate, making it less ideal for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers adequate resolution and color accuracy for everyday tasks and technical work but falls short in gaming and 3D scenarios due to its lower refresh rate, which can lead to less fluid visual experiences.
Battery
20.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is highly regarded for general use due to its exceptional battery life, portable design, and high-quality screen and speakers, it also runs quietly with good heat management, enhancing comfort during use. The MSI Cyborg 15 provides generous storage, a larger screen with a high refresh rate for smoother visuals, and superior gaming capabilities with its dedicated graphics card, though it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable compared to the MacBook Pro.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.5/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) excels in engineering and design use due to its high-resolution display, powerful Apple M2 chip with integrated graphics, and an all-day battery life, all packaged in a lightweight and silent-design body. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, an Intel i7 processor, and a higher refresh-rate screen, offers a stronger performance for graphically intensive tasks and faster multitasking, but with a tradeoff in portability and increased operating noise.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.5/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for content creation.
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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the MSI Cyborg 15 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."
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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