The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a higher-resolution display compared to the MSI Bravo 15, making it a preferable choice for professionals who do a lot of visual work such as photo or video editing. It also has a larger screen and more powerful graphics which can handle demanding creative applications, though the MSI Bravo 15 has a faster refresh rate that may benefit gamers. The MacBook Pro offers a more premium build and a bigger battery, thus potentially longer battery life. On the contrary, the MSI Bravo 15 has a newer processor that could provide better performance for everyday tasks and casual gaming. In terms of operating systems, the MacBook runs macOS which is known for its seamless integration with other Apple products, while the MSI runs Windows 11 Home, which is more commonly used and compatible with a wider range of software and games. If portability is important, the MacBook Pro is slightly lighter. Choose the MacBook Pro if you value screen quality and battery life for professional use, or the MSI Bravo 15 for gaming and general use with a preference for Windows. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.1/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) excels in CPU and RAM capacity, screen quality (with high resolution and color accuracy), and possesses a longer battery life, which makes it an excellent choice for general use. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, while still decent, has a less powerful CPU, lower RAM capacity, and inferior screen quality compared to the MacBook Pro, along with shorter battery life, making it a less optimal but more affordable option for general use tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 MSI Bravo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The MSI Bravo 15 is equipped with a higher refresh rate display and a Nvidia RTX GPU, which are well-suited for smooth gaming and running 3D applications, whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a lower screen refresh rate and an AMD Radeon Pro GPU that offers less gaming performance, especially considering that many games do not support macOS.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 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
6.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for software development, while the MSI Bravo 15 is only fair.
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
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro's Retina display offers high resolution and brightness which renders sharp and vivid visuals for general tasks, and a wide color gamut that benefits precision in engineering and design work. However, its standard refresh rate limits the smoothness required for 3D applications. Conversely, the MSI Bravo 15's display, while providing acceptable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, lacks the color accuracy for specialized design work and also falls short in refresh rate, affecting gaming and 3D performance.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$862
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is preferred for engineering and design tasks due to its higher resolution and color-accurate screen paired with a robust Intel i7 processor and discrete AMD GPU, whereas the MSI Bravo 15, despite having a capable AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU for similar tasks, has a less impressive screen in terms of resolution and color accuracy. The MacBook Pro boasts better battery life and a quieter operating environment which is suitable for professionals, but the MSI Bravo 15 offers more gaming-oriented features like hardware ray tracing and a higher refresh rate, yet falls short on portability and screen quality for design work.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the MSI Bravo 15 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."
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming 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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