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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boils down to your preferences in operating system, performance, and certain features. If you favor MacOS over Windows and value a higher refresh rate display, lean towards the MacBook Pro. It's more compact and lighter, making it easier to carry around. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a larger screen size, higher resolution, more storage, and significantly more RAM, which is advantageous for intensive multitasking and demanding applications. Its battery capacity is also larger, which may translate to longer usage times, although actual battery life can vary based on usage patterns. Both are equipped with high-resolution displays and have the build quality and aesthetics suitable for professional environments. 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 Prestige 16 AI Evo
- The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.2
8.4
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for general use, AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's exceptional resolution, brightness, and wide color gamuts make its display splendid for general use and engineering/design work, ensuring sharp images and accurate colors. However, its standard refresh rate limits 3D applications which often require smoother visuals that higher refresh rates provide. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while also boasting high resolution and color accuracy for engineering and design, may fall short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops, despite very good general usability.
Battery
17.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good 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 MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.6
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) offers a good balance for general use, featuring a high-resolution Mini LED screen, Apple M3 processor, and exceptional battery life, making it highly portable and ideal for a range of tasks, yet it has less RAM and storage compared to its competitor.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.7
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its Apple M3 GPU, is great for 3D tasks and offers a smooth experience with its high refresh rate screen, but it's limited for gaming due to many popular games not running on macOS. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo with its Intel Arc GPU and OLED display provides high screen quality and is well-suited for gaming that requires Windows but has a lower screen refresh rate than the MacBook, making it less fluid for certain 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is considered very good for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity, a more powerful dedicated GPU from Intel Arc, an OLED screen with higher resolution and pixel density, and provision for expandable storage which benefits resource-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.4
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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.
Cost
$1,499
$1,449
$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 16 AI Evo costs $1,449.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,499 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
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 Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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