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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is a solid choice for general use with good battery life, lightweight design, and a high-quality display. If your work involves design or video editing, its color accuracy and Mini LED technology will be beneficial. However, the MSI GE66 Raider offers a larger storage capacity, more memory, and a powerful Intel processor with a top-tier Nvidia GPU, making it better suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming. Keep in mind though, the Raider is heavier and has lower battery life, making it less convenient for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- 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 GE66 Raider
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.6
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its Apple M3 GPU, offers good 3D performance and an advantage in screen quality with a high color accuracy and brightness, while the MSI GE66 Raider, with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a similarly high screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and more demanding 3D tasks but may not run some popular games due to the macOS compatibility issue.
Engineering and Design
8.1
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with its powerful Intel i9 processor, abundant RAM, and Nvidia RTX GPU, is superb for handling demanding engineering software and graphics-intensive design work. In contrast, the Apple MacBook Pro 14’s Apple M3 CPU and integrated GPU deliver competent performance for engineering and design, complemented by its excellent screen quality, but it falls short in raw power compared to the MSI, making the latter more suitable for the most intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
9.2
8.2
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for general use, AI, and engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's screen offers high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general tasks, and covers a wide range of colors, which benefits engineering and design, yet it lacks a high refresh rate crucial for smooth 3D experiences. The MSI GE66 Raider, while also providing good resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and ample color coverage for technical work, doesn't excel in the high refresh rates preferred for gaming and 3D content. For color-critical tasks like graphic design and video editing, the richer color gamuts on these laptops are advantageous, but gamers and 3D artists prioritize the smoother visuals that come with higher refresh rates, which these laptops do not prioritize.
Battery
17.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider 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
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,399 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.4
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its high screen quality and considerable battery life, ensures a pleasant and sustained general use experience, while its lightweight design and efficient heat management contribute to its portability. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider offers a significant boost in performance with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, larger and higher resolution display, and excels in keyboard and speaker quality, making it a stronger contender for demanding tasks despite its heavier weight and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.4
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) 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
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for software development.
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 MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | MSI GE66 Raider |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $3,199 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel i9-12900HK | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 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" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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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."
MSI GE66 Raider
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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