The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) offers a balance between performance and portability, well-suited for general use, creative work that demands accurate colors, and work on the go due to its high-quality screen and long battery life. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 trades portability for top-tier performance, especially in 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card; however, this comes with a higher price and shorter battery life. The MSI also has more RAM and storage, making it a better choice for intensive multitasking and large projects. If portability and screen quality for professional visual work are key, the MacBook Pro 14 is more fitting, while the MSI Raider GE76 is the option for those seeking peak performance for demanding tasks and gaming. 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 Raider GE76
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76, with its high-refresh-rate screen and powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics, offers excellent gaming and 3D capabilities, particularly advantageous given many popular games aren't compatible with Macs. Meanwhile, the Apple MacBook Pro 14, while good for 3D work, especially with its robust GPU, lags behind in screen refresh rate and the gaming experience, compounded by the lower compatibility of games on macOS.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
9.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is equipped with an M3 chip and a high-quality Mini LED screen, making it suitable for engineering and design, but the MSI Raider GE76, with its Intel i7-12700H CPU and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, offers superior performance for more demanding computational tasks and 3D design due to its more powerful hardware. Although the MacBook Pro is lighter and more portable which is beneficial for on-the-go work, the Raider GE76's larger screen and higher refresh rate provide a better workspace and smoother visuals, which can be particularly important for detailed design work.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
8.6/10
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE76 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and color accuracy that makes it ideal for general use and engineering tasks where color representation is critical. However, its refresh rate is lower than what's preferred for 3D applications, which could limit the smoothness of animations and renderings. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76's display also provides detailed visuals and accurate colors important for both general use and engineering, but it lacks a high refresh rate, which is essential for a fluid gaming experience and for work in 3D environments.
Battery
17.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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
Poor
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$3,552
$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 $1,499 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
The MSI Raider GE76 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers an excellent balance of performance, portability, and battery life, making it ideal for general use with its Apple M3 CPU, high-quality Mini LED screen, and lightweight design. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 provides superior performance for demanding tasks with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, larger storage, and more RAM, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and MSI Raider GE76 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 Raider GE76 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 Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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