The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a higher-quality build, better screen resolution, and operates more quietly with efficient heat management, making it ideal for general use and professional creative work such as video editing or graphic design; it also has a significantly longer battery life and higher portability. The MSI GP66 Leopard, on the other hand, is equipped with a powerful dedicated GPU suited for intensive gaming and has a high refresh rate display, but it is bulkier and has a shorter battery life, making it better suited for gaming or tasks requiring high graphically computational power like 3D rendering. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
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 GP66 Leopard
The MSI GP66 Leopard has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) outshines the MSI GP66 Leopard for general use primarily due to its superior screen quality with high brightness and color accuracy, more efficient CPU providing longer battery life, and its lighter, slimmer design enhancing portability. While both laptops are equipped with ample RAM and storage, the MSI's strengths in speaker and keyboard quality, alongside robust heat management are more tailored towards gaming, which contributes to its heavier build and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
7.8/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI, though the MSI GP66 Leopard is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is equipped with a high-performance integrated GPU and a high-resolution Mini LED display, making it well-suited for 3D tasks and benefiting professionals who also need accurate color representation and high screen quality. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard comes with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming that requires fast motion clarity and is compatible with a vast library of games that aren't available on Macs.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the MSI GP66 Leopard 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
8.4/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the MSI GP66 Leopard 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.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.5/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a high-resolution, bright Retina display with wide color gamut support, making it excellent for tasks requiring color accuracy, such as engineering and design. However, its moderate refresh rate makes it less ideal for 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard, while offering a decent resolution and brightness for everyday use and design work, falls short in providing an optimal experience for 3D gaming due to a lower refresh rate not tailored for high-speed graphics rendering.
Battery
13.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard has 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
Fair
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is better for engineering and design due to its more powerful M2 Pro processor, higher screen resolution with superior color accuracy, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and precise color work.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the MSI GP66 Leopard 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 GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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