When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro and the MSI Creator M14, consider your primary activities. The MacBook Pro offers a seamless experience with other Apple products and is known for its build quality and Retina display, which is great for creative work. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14 typically caters to users who need specialized software available on Windows, like certain engineering applications, or prefer customization and upgrade options. The MSI might also offer more ports for connectivity. Evaluate your ecosystem, software needs, and preferences for display and design to make the best choice. 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 MSI Creator M14
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a capable GPU and high screen quality, which make it suitable for 3D tasks, but its screen refresh rate and the fact that many popular games don't run on macOS can be limiting for gaming. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, usually has a more powerful GPU and a higher refresh rate screen favored by gamers, along with a strong CPU and screen quality that collectively enhance its performance for both gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.5/10
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's display offers high resolution and brightness, coupled with robust color gamut coverage, making it excellent for general use and engineering/design tasks where color accuracy is crucial. However, its screen refresh rate is lower than what's optimal for 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is critical for smooth visuals. Conversely, the MSI Creator M14, while also providing satisfactory resolution and brightness for general tasks and decent color reproduction for design work, falls short in offering the high refresh rate needed for gaming and 3D content creation.
Battery
17.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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
Good
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 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 MSI Creator M14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its high-quality CPU and RAM, excels in speed and multitasking, while its superior screen, long battery life, and lightweight design make it an excellent choice for on-the-go usage. The MSI Creator M14 also offers a robust CPU and ample RAM for smooth performance, a vivid screen for clarity in visuals, and emphasizes a balance between mobility and battery endurance, though it may have tradeoffs in keyboard and speaker quality compared to the MacBook.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers high-quality CPU, RAM, GPU, and excellent screen quality which make it suitable for engineering and design, while ensuring a balance with good portability and low operating noise. The MSI Creator M14, while slightly less portable, emphasizes top-tier CPU, RAM, and especially GPU performance, and superior screen quality that are crucial for more demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and MSI Creator M14 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for software development, while the MSI Creator M14 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.
Cost
$1,499
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the MSI Creator M14 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."
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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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