If you prioritize seamless integration with other Apple devices and a user-friendly operating system, the Apple MacBook Pro offers excellent build quality and typically boasts impressive battery life. It's well-suited for general use, creative tasks, and is quite portable. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige, often favored for its high performance in demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, may have a slight edge in power but potentially sacrifices some battery life and might be less portable. Consider the Apple for its ecosystem and battery, and the MSI if raw performance is your primary concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6/10
8.2/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) excels in general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display that offers sharp text and images combined with impressive brightness, which enhances visibility in various lighting conditions; plus, its color accuracy includes wide color gamuts, essential for precision in design works. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo also provides a high-resolution and bright display with accurate colors that appeal to professionals in general use and engineering, ensuring that design projects appear with true-to-life colors. However, for 3D applications where the smoothness of motion is crucial, both laptops fall short because they lack the high refresh rates that are preferred for rendering fast-moving visuals seamlessly.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 offers high-quality performance due to its efficient CPU and ample RAM, along with a sharp screen and a long-lasting battery, making it highly suitable for general use, especially for those invested in the Apple ecosystem. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo provides competitive performance with fast processing capabilities and good memory, a clear display, and commendable battery life, all while being light for easy portability, appealing to users needing a versatile laptop for varied tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13, while capable in processing power, is limited by its integrated graphics and lower refresh rate screen, which constrain its performance in 3D tasks and gaming; additionally, its MacOS can't support many popular games that are available on Windows-based systems. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo also has moderate graphics capabilities but better supports these activities, with a higher screen refresh rate and a Windows platform which is generally more gaming-friendly.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.0/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 boasts a powerful processor and high-quality Retina display, making it well-suited for engineering tasks and design work that demand color accuracy and processing power; additionally, its unified RAM enhances multitasking and handling complex software. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a strong CPU and dedicated graphics, providing capable performance for engineering applications and an edge in tasks requiring GPU acceleration, plus its light design and solid keyboard make it a comfortable choice for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.1/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) 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
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,219
$1,280
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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."
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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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