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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is more expensive, but it offers a superior build quality, better speaker and webcam, and outstanding display color accuracy with high brightness. It's highly portable with a long battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use and tasks like video editing and graphic design thanks to its Mini LED display and high screen resolution. Alternatively, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 provides a larger screen and higher-refresh-rate display, ideal for intensive gaming and 3D rendering. It has more RAM and a dedicated Nvidia graphic card suited for heavy graphical tasks, but it's less portable with a shorter battery life. If portability and display quality are crucial for your daily work, the MacBook Pro is a clear winner. However, if your priority is gaming, 3D work, and you desire a machine with a high refresh rate display, the Aorus 7 might be a better choice despite its lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Very good for general use
- 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 Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is favored for general use due to its high-quality Mini LED screen, efficient CPU, and long battery life, all packed in a lightweight and thin design that enhances portability. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, while offering a larger screen and more RAM, has a lower screen quality, heavier build, shorter battery life, making it less portable but more capable of handling demanding tasks like gaming thanks to its dedicated Nvidia graphics.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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-resolution Mini LED display and smooth 120Hz refresh rate, is well suited for 3D work, but its GPU, while powerful, may not support as many games as the Windows platform. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 pairs a high-refresh-rate IPS screen with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, making it a solid choice for gaming and 3D tasks, with greater hardware compatibility for popular games.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.2
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 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 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.3
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
351.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display with excellent brightness and wide color gamuts, benefiting tasks needing color accuracy like photo editing and graphic design. However, for 3D applications, the MacBook's screen may fall short as it typically has lower refresh rates than gaming-centric laptops, which can limit the smoothness of motion in 3D environments. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, while offering a very good display for general use and decent color performance for engineering, may not provide the optimal gaming and 3D experience due to its potentially lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
17.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 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
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$1,190
$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 Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 outshines the Apple MacBook Pro 14 in engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel processor, double the RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which cater to the intensive computational and graphical requirements of these fields. Whereas the MacBook Pro 14 offers superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, its integrated GPU and lower RAM make it less suitable for the most demanding tasks, even though it offers excellent portability and build quality.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,499 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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."
Gigabyte Aorus 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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