The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its M3 processor and integrated 10-core GPU is great for general use, with a high-quality Mini LED display suitable for creative work thanks to excellent color coverage and contrast. It's less ideal for gaming but includes Apple-specific features like Face ID and a high build quality. It's relatively lightweight but more costly and with a limited selection of ports. The MSI Prestige 15, on the other hand, provides more computing power with its Intel i5 processor and Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q dedicated GPU, which is better for engineering tasks, 3D work and casual gaming. It also offers more ports and is slightly heavier, with a standard IPS display and lower cost. The choice between the two depends largely on whether you prioritize Apple's ecosystem and display quality or MSI's stronger performance for specialized tasks and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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 MSI Prestige 15
The MSI Prestige 15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is equipped with an efficient Apple M3 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, ideal for smooth general use, while boasting a high-quality Mini LED screen and long battery life, enhancing portability. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 comes with a capable Intel i5 processor and double the RAM at 16 GB, suited for multitasking and general productivity, and while it has a less impressive screen and shorter battery life, it compensates with additional RAM and dedicated Nvidia graphics.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is equipped with Apple's own M3 processor and GPU, ideal for engineering software and design tasks, and its Mini LED screen offers exceptional quality with high brightness and color accuracy. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 provides robust engineering performance through an Intel i5 processor and a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU but offers a lower screen quality; however, it compensates with more RAM, which can be crucial for multitasking and complex projects.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 MSI Prestige 15 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
8.2/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 15 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
9.2/10
6.8/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its high-resolution display and exceptional brightness, provides crystal-clear visuals and vivid colors, ideal for both general browsing and detailed engineering tasks that require accurate color representation. The MSI Prestige 15, while offering good brightness and respectable color coverage, is a solid choice for general use and engineering designs, but doesn't match the MacBook's superior screen quality. When it comes to 3D environments, however, both laptops fall short due to their screens not having the high refresh rates that are crucial for smooth rendering and immersive experiences in gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
17.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$1,044
$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 Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its high-performance 10-core GPU and 120Hz Mini LED display, is well-suited for 3D tasks, offering smooth visuals and vivid screen quality, but its operating system limits the selection of available games. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15's Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and standard 60Hz IPS screen can handle gaming and 3D work decently on a Windows platform, which supports a broader range of games.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the MSI Prestige 15 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 MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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