The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is less expensive and offers a solid combination of features suitable for general use, video editing, and other professional tasks. Its display is high-resolution with true-to-life color accuracy, making it excellent for creative work. The MacBook also has a reputation for long battery life and a robust build, but it might not handle gaming or intensive 3D tasks as well as the MSI Raider GE66. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE66 is typically pricier and is tailored for high-end gaming and demanding applications, thanks to its powerful graphics card and faster refresh rate. It will excel in 3D rendering, machine learning, and modern gaming but comes with increased weight and likely shorter battery life, which could be a tradeoff if portability and staying unplugged are important to you. Consider your primary needs: if they lean towards portability, battery life, and professional creative work, the MacBook Pro might be the better choice; if they are geared towards gaming or very intensive tasks, the MSI Raider GE66 could suit you better despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
8.3/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 offers high-quality screen, strong CPU performance, and a balance of good battery life with a sleek design that's easy to carry, making it a solid choice for both work and play without frequent charging. The MSI Raider GE66, however, provides superior CPU and gaming capabilities with ample RAM, but is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use but a powerhouse for demanding applications and gaming.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 is designed with gaming in mind, featuring a high-refresh rate screen and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU which supports gaming features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, making it excellent for both gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 surpasses the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) in engineering and design use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU, which all contribute to better performance in computationally intensive tasks; additionally, its screen has a higher refresh rate and marginally better color space coverage, which benefits design work. However, the MacBook Pro 16 is more portable, has a slightly brighter screen, and better battery life, making it a choice worth considering for users who prioritize mobility and less frequent charging over sheer performance.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and great brightness, making it excellent for general use and engineering where detail and color accuracy are key. But for 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial, its typical 60Hz display is not ideal. The MSI Raider GE66 also offers a high-resolution screen with strong color performance for general tasks and professional design work, but while gaming, its screen, despite being tailored for general use, lacks the faster refresh rates that provide smoother visuals in fast-paced games.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 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
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
The MSI Raider GE66 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
8.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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 16 (Late 2019) and the MSI Raider GE66 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 Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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