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MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
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Prestige 15
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
  • 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

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Software Development

8.2
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 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.

Screen Quality

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
6.8
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.

Battery

17.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
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
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,649
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
$961
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,649 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $961.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.2
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
8.1
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
7.0 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) and MSI Prestige 15 are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.7
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
6.6
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.1
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.

Content Creation

8.4
MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Prestige 15
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)MSI Prestige 15

GENERAL

Price
$1,649
$961
Release Date
November 1, 2023January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61''14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74''
Weight
3.4 lbs3.73 lbs
Width
12.31"14.05"
Depth
8.71"9.2"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M3Intel i7-1260P
RAM
8 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
17 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
69.6 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14.2"15.6"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3024 x 19641920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
489 nits298 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.6/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
34

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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 Prestige 15

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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"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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