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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the MSI Raider GE77Hx depends on your needs. The MacBook Pro is more portable, offers a higher battery life, and a better screen for general use with higher brightness and color accuracy, making it well-suited for creative professionals. It's also slightly more affordable, has a better build quality, superior speakers, and webcam. On the other hand, the Raider has significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks thanks to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. The Raider also includes a larger, higher refresh-rate screen, more RAM and storage, and is designed for intensive gaming, though it scores lower in portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Very good for software development
- 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 GE77Hx
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.7
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is suited for 3D applications with its high-quality screen, color accuracy, and a capable integrated GPU, but its refresh rate is not designed for gaming which, along with limited gaming titles for macOS, could hamper its appeal to gamers. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE77Hx boasts a high-performance dedicated GPU and a high refresh rate screen, catering excellently to gaming and 3D needs at the cost of lower portability due to its larger size and weight.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is equipped with an Apple M3 chip which integrates the CPU and GPU, delivering substantial performance in a thinner, lighter package with a high-quality Mini LED screen, making it well-suited and portable for engineering and design work. The MSI Raider GE77Hx, on the other hand, boasts a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, larger RAM, and has a superior screen size, which provide top-notch performance for engineering tasks, but the increased power and screen size result in decreased portability due to its heavier weight.
Screen Quality
9.2
8.4
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
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
Considering screen quality, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers superior resolution and brightness, along with wide color coverage, making it excellent for both general users and professionals in engineering and design who rely on accurate colors. However, it falls short for 3D uses due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth rendering of fast-moving images. The MSI Raider, while offering a pleasing visual experience for general use and satisfactory color gamut for creative work, also lacks in refresh rate for optimal 3D and gaming performance.
Battery
17.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
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 GE77Hx has poor 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 Raider GE77Hx 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
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its efficient Apple M3 CPU and high screen quality featuring a Mini LED display, offers excellent portability and superior battery life, making it good for general use; however, its RAM is comparatively lower. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while less portable and having shorter battery life due to its larger screen and more powerful Intel i7-12800HX CPU, includes double the RAM and a high-quality IPS display, thereby providing very good general-use performance especially for tasks requiring more processing power and multitasking capability.
Content Creation
8.4
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | 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 Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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