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MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Creator Z16P
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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 Creator Z16P
  • The MSI Creator Z16P has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).

Key differences

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General Use

8.9
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
8.1
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

7.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
7.7
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Creator Z16P is somewhat better.

Content Creation

8.7
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
8.1
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is somewhat better.

Software Development

8.8
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
7.8
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.

Screen Quality

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
8.3
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

13.5 Hours
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
Good
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Creator Z16P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
8.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.7
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
8.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for engineering and design.

Cost

$1,599
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Creator Z16P
$1,590
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,599 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,590.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)MSI Creator Z16P
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)MSI Creator Z16P

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$1,590
Release Date
January 1, 2023June 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75''
Weight
3.5 lbs5.27 lbs
Width
12.31"14.13"
Depth
8.71"10.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2 Pro (10C)Intel i7-12700H
RAM
32 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
13.5 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
69.6 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14.2"16"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3024 x 19642560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
120Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
489 nits394 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108/10
Portability Score
8.6/107.2/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
32
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
22
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)

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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"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."

MSI Creator Z16P

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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."

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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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