When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 13 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the MacBook Pro often offers a more streamlined experience, longer battery life, and better integration with other Apple products, making it ideal for users already in the Apple ecosystem. The MSI Prestige, on the other hand, typically provides more flexibility for upgrades, a variety of ports, and may be better suited for specific professional software that favors Windows. If your work involves software only available on Windows or intensive tasks like 3D rendering, the MSI could be more appropriate, but for general use, the MacBook Pro's ease of use and battery life might be more beneficial. 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 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.8/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 boasts a high-resolution panel with vibrant color accuracy and superior brightness, making it excellent for daily tasks and professional design work that demands precise color representation, like in DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spaces. The MSI Prestige 14, while offering good general usability and catering to design needs, may not match the MacBook's brightness and color gamut coverage. However, for 3D work that requires high refresh rates for smoother visuals, neither laptop is ideal, as they prioritize resolution and panel quality over the faster screen refresh that's essential for such tasks.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 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 14 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$1,300
$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 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13, with its efficient CPU and high-quality screen, offers a pleasant user experience for everyday tasks, and its excellent battery life ensures you can work for extended periods without recharging. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while also delivering strong performance with a capable CPU and ample RAM, shines in portability due to its lighter weight, though with slightly less screen clarity and battery longevity compared to the MacBook.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13, while capable of handling some 3D tasks, is limited by its integrated graphics and lower refresh rate, which are not ideal for demanding 3D applications or high-frame-rate gaming. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has better suited hardware for gaming and 3D rendering, but keep in mind that the MacBook's operating system doesn't support many popular games, which could heavily influence your choice if gaming is a priority.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.8/10
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
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and excellent screen quality excels in tasks for engineering and design, while also offering a high-quality keyboard and speakers with minimal operating noise for an efficient work environment. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, on the other hand, boasts similar CPU and RAM capacities and adds a dedicated GPU, which enhances graphical tasks, with the tradeoff being slightly less portability compared to the MacBook Pro.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 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
7.7/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the MSI Prestige 14 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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