When deciding between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the MacBook offers a larger screen and is often preferred by creative professionals for its software ecosystem and build quality, but it may be heavier and less portable. The MSI, on the other hand, is more compact and may have more recent components, offering potentially better performance for engineering tasks or machine learning. Additionally, the MSI might have better battery life due to its newer hardware. If budget is a concern and you prioritize screen size and the macOS environment, the MacBook Pro could be the better option; however, if you need advanced performance in a more portable package, the MSI Prestige might be worth the higher investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the MacBook Pro's retina display offers exceptional resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks, while the MSI Prestige's display also provides sharp images but might not be as bright. Engineering and design professionals would benefit from the MacBook Pro's wide color gamut coverage, offering more precise color representation for detailed work, whereas the MSI Prestige, while competent, may have less extensive color space coverage. For 3D applications, the MSI Prestige and the MacBook Pro may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which lessen the smoothness and responsiveness necessary for such demanding graphical tasks.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 offers a high-quality screen, robust CPU, and ample RAM, which delivers an exceptional general use experience, but it is less portable and has a hefty price tag compared to some competitors. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while providing similar general-use performance with good CPU and RAM, excels in portability and battery life, making it an appealing choice for users who need to move around frequently without sacrificing much in terms of computing power.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 offers a high-quality screen and a capable GPU, making it suitable for 3D tasks, but its refresh rate and Mac's limited gaming library restrict its gaming performance. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while having a fair GPU for gaming and 3D work, may provide a better gaming experience than the MacBook due to better compatibility with a wide range of games, but it may fall behind in screen quality compared to the MacBook Pro.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-end GPU, and a superior screen quality well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, but it trades off some portability due to its larger size. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while also equipped with solid CPU and RAM for engineering use, is more portable, but usually comes with a less powerful GPU which may not be ideal for the most intensive graphics tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
7.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both 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 16 (Late 2019) and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
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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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