If you're looking for a laptop that balances performance with a more affordable price, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) could be the better choice. It offers a higher-resolution display and generally provides a longer battery life, making it suitable for tasks that are graphics-intensive but don't require the most cutting-edge GPU, as well as general productivity. The Apple notebook runs MacOS, which might be crucial if you prefer or need that operating system for your apps.
On the other hand, even though the Gigabyte A7 is more expensive, it offers a faster refresh rate screen which, along with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, makes it well-suited for gaming, 3D work, or machine learning tasks. Additionally, it runs Windows 11 Home right out of the box, which could be essential if you rely on Windows-specific software. Do keep in mind that the A7 is heavier, which affects portability, and its battery life might not be as long as the MacBook Pro's. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 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
7.9/10
7.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Gigabyte A7 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
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
7.8/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a Retina display which offers high resolution and brightness, providing sharp and vivid visuals for general tasks and detailed design work, and it covers wide color gamuts, which is essential for accurately rendering colors in engineering applications. However, it typically has a standard refresh rate, which isn't optimal for the fluid motion required in 3D applications. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7 may have a decent resolution and acceptable color reproduction for general and engineering uses but suffers in gaming and 3D scenarios due to a lower refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth visuals.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Gigabyte A7 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$940
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers excellent screen quality with a high resolution and a sizable battery, likely leading to better battery life, which, along with its lighter weight, makes it highly portable; it also has a high-quality keyboard but trades off with less capacity for upgrades compared to others on the market. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, while also having a good amount of RAM and CPU for general use, benefits from a larger screen and a dedicated powerful graphics card which are suitable for more graphics-intensive tasks but comes at the cost of having a shorter battery life and being less portable.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a strong balance of CPU performance, high-quality RAM, and a GPU adequate for professional design applications, complemented by its exceptional screen quality suitable for color-critical work. The Gigabyte A7 boasts a potent CPU and capable GPU for demanding engineering software, paired with a satisfactory screen, but trades off some display quality for enhanced gaming capabilities and a less portable design.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Gigabyte A7 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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