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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the MSI Prestige 14, consider your primary needs. The MacBook Pro offers exceptional build quality, a higher-resolution display, and a longer battery life, making it ideal for professionals seeking a premium experience with a focus on general use and multimedia tasks. However, it is more expensive. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 offers more RAM and storage out of the box, better suitability for engineering tasks thanks to its Intel CPU and GPU, and is generally less costly. It also runs Windows which can be a decisive factor if specific software compatibility is a requirement. If portability is key, both models are similar in size and weight, but the MSI is slightly lighter. Keep in mind that MacOS and Windows offer different ecosystems, so your preference for software and operating system could sway your decision significantly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
- Good overall display quality
- 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
- The MSI Prestige 14 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MacBook Pro 13 offers a high-resolution, bright display with a panel type known for vivid colors and sharp text, making it ideal for everyday tasks. The advanced color gamuts of the MacBook Pro also make it excellent for engineering and design work, as it can accurately display a wide range of colors necessary for professional color work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which is less optimal for 3D applications where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are crucial.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
10.0
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$1,040
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is favored for general use due to its potent Apple M2 chip, superb screen quality with high brightness and color accuracy, and a best-in-class battery life, which alongside its high portability makes it a reliable choice for everyday tasks. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14 offers a larger screen and more RAM for multitasking, with an Intel CPU that's capable for a variety of uses, and though it has a shorter battery life, it includes useful features like more storage and a backlit keyboard, making it also well suited for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13's GPU is integrated and while it's balanced for general use and offers great battery life, its graphics performance is only satisfactory for less demanding 3D applications and not ideal for many popular games that don't run on macOS. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 also has an integrated GPU with better suitability for gaming and 3D tasks on Windows, but the overall graphic capabilities for both are limited by their modest GPUs and standard refresh rates, meaning neither are top choices for serious gaming or high-end 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The MacBook Pro 13 (2022) with its Apple M2 processor and integrated 10-core GPU is suitable for demanding engineering and design applications, and its high-resolution, color-accurate screen makes it excellent for detailed visual work. The MSI Prestige 14, on the other hand, offers a more powerful Intel CPU and more RAM, which is great for heavy multitasking and compute-intensive tasks, plus it has a larger screen and additional RAM slot, making it a strong contender for engineering and design use as well.
Content Creation
7.9
7.5
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 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.
Software Development
7.8
7.3
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 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
2.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 14 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 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,219 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 20 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 497 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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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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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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