The Apple MacBook Pro 14 provides better battery life and is lighter and more portable; it's ideal if you value mobility and long hours away from a power outlet. With high-quality build and speaker quality, it's suited for general use, media consumption, and professional tasks that benefit from a vibrant display, such as photo editing. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aero 16, while heavier, offers a larger screen size and more powerful internals that include a dedicated graphics card, making it a solid choice for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks. However, expect shorter battery life and less portability with the Aero 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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 Gigabyte Aero 16
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its high refresh rate screen, is suited for 3D work where smooth visual performance is crucial, but its operating system limits gaming options. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aero 16's powerful dedicated Nvidia GPU makes it excellent for gaming and 3D applications on Windows, which supports a wider range of games.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
8.4/10
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for general use, AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers exceptional resolution and panel quality combined with superb brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks that require clear and vivid visuals. Its extensive color coverage appeals to engineering and design professionals who need accurate color representation for detailed work. However, its typically lower refresh rate compared to dedicated gaming laptops makes it less suitable for 3D applications where fluid motion is crucial.
Battery
17.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Good
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$1,260
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Gigabyte Aero 16 are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its efficient Apple M3 CPU, delivers exceptional battery life and portability for general use, while its high-quality Mini LED screen offers great visual detail and color accuracy. The Gigabyte Aero 16, on the other hand, boasts a powerful Intel processor with more RAM, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, and its larger, high-resolution OLED screen is ideal for those prioritizing screen quality, albeit at the cost of lesser battery life and increased weight.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aero 16, with its Intel core processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, provides robust performance for demanding engineering and 3D design tasks, along with a high-resolution OLED screen for precise color work, outshining the Apple MacBook Pro 14's less potent integrated Apple M3 GPU and slightly lower screen brightness.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.2/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 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 (Late 2023) and the Gigabyte Aero 16 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 Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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