The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is a good choice if you need long battery life and a machine that's easy to carry, making it suitable for general use and light engineering work; it has a superior screen quality with a Mini LED display for vivid colors. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 offers a larger screen and more potent graphics, making it better for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks, but falls short on battery life and is heavier, reducing its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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 Vector GP76
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
8.0/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in general use due to its high-quality CPU and RAM, superior screen quality with high brightness and color accuracy, lighter weight for portability, and long battery life, although it has less storage than some competitors. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 boasts a powerful CPU and double the RAM for more demanding tasks, a larger screen size for enhanced visuals, ample storage, but is heavier and has significantly shorter battery life, making it less portable and suitable for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
8.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is equipped with an Apple M2 Pro GPU that performs well for 3D applications, but its 120Hz screen refresh rate is lower compared to the MSI Vector GP76, which comes with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high 360Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D work that requires quick screen updates. Although the MacBook Pro offers superior screen quality, this advantage is offset by the fact that many popular games do not run natively on macOS, whereas the MSI with Windows has wider game compatibility.
Content Creation
8.5/10
8.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
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
7.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 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 Vector GP76 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
7.9/10
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 14's high-resolution and bright display, along with superior color accuracy covering a wide color spectrum, makes it ideal for general use and engineering tasks where visual clarity and color representation are critical. However, its screen refresh rate is lower, which is less suitable for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 offers a decent balance between resolution and color accuracy, but its refresh rate may not be high enough for the best gaming or 3D experience, despite its adequate performance for general use and engineering.
Battery
13.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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 (2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor 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 Vector GP76 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The MSI Vector GP76 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) stands out for engineering and design with its powerful M2 Pro processor and high-resolution Mini LED screen, offering superior screen quality and a more portable design compared to the MSI Vector GP76, which makes up for its larger size with a high-performing Nvidia RTX GPU and double the RAM, preferential for more demanding engineering applications and multitasking. While the MacBook excels in keyboard and speaker quality, as well as operating noise, the MSI offers better upgradeability with additional RAM and storage slots, plus a much higher refresh rate display, benefitting users who need extra performance headroom and speed.
Cost
$1,700
$1,760
$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 Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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