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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is less expensive and offers a solid balance of features for general use, with good battery life, a high-resolution display, and a weight that makes it reasonably portable. It runs MacOS, which can be a deciding factor if you prefer Apple's ecosystem or require it for certain applications. However, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, though pricier, boasts a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it better suited for gaming, 3D work, and machine learning tasks. Its display is smaller but has a higher refresh rate, beneficial for fast-paced gaming. The Raider is also heavier, which can impact portability. 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 GE67Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.7
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 GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair for 3D and gaming due to the less powerful AMD Radeon Pro 5300M graphics chip and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, whereas the MSI Raider GE67Hx excels with a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high refresh rate of 240Hz, greatly enhancing fast-paced gaming experiences and 3D performance. Additionally, macOS, found on the MacBook, isn't compatible with many popular games that are available on the MSI Raider's Windows operating system.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.9
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is regarded as very good for engineering and design because it boasts a more powerful CPU, a higher-end GPU, and an OLED screen with superior color contrast, facilitating tasks that require intensive graphics processing and accurate color reproduction. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a solid performance suitable for engineering and design, but it prioritises a balance between power and portability, with a lighter weight and superior keyboard, though its CPU and GPU are less powerful than those in the MSI Raider.
Screen Quality
7.8
9.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's Retina display offers vibrant colors and sharp resolution with high brightness levels, which enhances the viewing experience for general use and design tasks, but its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE67Hx's display provides excellent color coverage and resolution, crucial for precision in engineering and design, with the added benefit of a high refresh rate that unfortunately doesn't translate well to gaming and 3D tasks due to other limitations. For general use, both laptops excel, but specific screen attributes affect their suitability for specialized tasks like 3D rendering or color-accurate work.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
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 GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is well-suited for general use due to its high-quality screen with excellent color accuracy and brightness, plus its substantial battery life and manageability featuring a lightweight design and macOS which is user-friendly. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, while also good for general tasks, stands out with a high-resolution OLED screen and powerful CPU, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the MacBook Pro.
Content Creation
8.0
8.3
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"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."
MSI Raider GE67Hx
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Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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