The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is known for its strong performance, especially in graphics and video editing, with a large, high-resolution display and a long battery life, making it suitable for professionals in creative fields who need power and screen space. However, it is heavier and larger, impacting its portability. The MSI Prestige 14 offers solid performance with an emphasis on portability due to its lighter weight and compact size, which might appeal to business users or students. Be aware that the battery life on the MSI may not match the MacBook Pro, and while it's generally capable of handling engineering and 3D tasks, performance may not be as high. If you prioritize a larger screen and better performance for intensive tasks, and don't mind less portability and a slightly higher price, the MacBook Pro could be a better choice. If portability and cost are more important, and you're fine with good but potentially lesser performance, consider the MSI Prestige 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Very good portability
Key differences
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 MSI Prestige 14 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
7.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 MSI Prestige 14 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
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 16's screen offers vibrant colors and high resolution, ideal for tasks that require visual precision, with excellent coverage of color gamuts relevant to engineering and design, ensuring accurate color representation. However, its standard refresh rate limits the fluidity required for optimal 3D rendering. The MSI Prestige 14 provides quality visuals and resolution for everyday use and has suitable color accuracy for professional design work, but its screen's lower refresh rate is not tailored for the high frame rates demanded by gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 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 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,040
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is well-suited for general use with its powerful Intel i7 CPU and dedicated AMD Radeon GPU, higher screen resolution, and longer battery life, but it's heavier, making it less portable than the MSI Prestige 14, which offers good general performance with its Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, a lighter design for better portability, and a decent screen for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) provides robust engineering and design capabilities with a strong CPU, ample RAM, a capable dedicated GPU, and excellent screen quality, but is less portable and heavier than other options. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 14, while offering similar RAM and a capable integrated GPU, is more portable and lighter, but its CPU is less powerful than the MacBook's for demanding tasks, and the screen quality doesn't match the MacBook Pro in terms of resolution and color accuracy.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the MSI Prestige 14 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."
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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