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MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Prestige 13 AI Evo
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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 overall display quality

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
8.2
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, and gaming and AI.

Battery

20.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
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.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
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.

Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
6.8
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.

Engineering and Design

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
8.0
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.

Content Creation

8.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
8.1
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
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.9
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
7.9
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 Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both good for software development.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
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

$1,299
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Prestige 13 AI Evo
$1,280
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$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

$2,000

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,299 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

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo

GENERAL

Price
$1,299
$1,280
Release Date
June 1, 2022February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61''11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67''
Weight
3 lbs3.53 lbs
Width
11.97"11.77"
Depth
8.36"8.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
20 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh73 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"13"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
497 nits415 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.9/108.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/107/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
34

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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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