The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is more portable and offers a longer battery life with high-quality display features suitable for general use and creative professionals. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is heavier with a shorter battery life but provides high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics card. If portability and display quality for tasks like video editing are crucial, choose the MacBook Pro. If you need superior performance for gaming or resource-intensive engineering tasks, despite less portability, the MSI Raider is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
Very good for software development
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
8.7/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) 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.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.8/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is ideal for engineering and design with its high-resolution Mini LED screen offering exceptional color accuracy, and the powerful Apple M1 Pro processor with integrated graphics suited for various professional applications; moreover, this laptop's relatively lightweight frame enhances portability for on-the-go use. The MSI Raider GE77Hx shines with its high-performance Intel CPU and superior Nvidia graphics, catering to more demanding engineering software and providing a larger IPS display with a high refresh rate for fluid visuals, but it trades off on portability owing to its heavier weight and larger size.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
8.4/10
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
479.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Apple MacBook Pro's superior panel type, high resolution, and brightness make for a splendid viewing experience. For engineering and design professionals, the MacBook Pro excels with its wide color gamuts ensuring precise color representation. However, for 3D work and gaming, the MSI Raider’s higher refresh rate, which is important for smooth motion, would be advantageous, despite its lower quality panel compared to the MacBook Pro.
Battery
13.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
Poor
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,905
$2,140
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has a price of $1,905 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is highly regarded for general use because it offers a balance of powerful CPU performance, ample RAM, and a high-quality Mini LED screen, coupled with its high portability due to a lighter weight and longer battery life. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE77Hx also excels in general use with its robust CPU, generous RAM, and quality IPS display; however, it is less portable owing to its larger size, heavier weight, and shorter battery life, which might be less ideal for users frequently on the move.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.2/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very 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
8.3/10
7.9/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx is good.
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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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