The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is a more budget-friendly option compared to the MSI Raider GE76, and it's also lighter and more portable, with a strong build quality suitable for general use and professional work. However, if high-performance computing for 3D, machine learning, gaming, or engineering tasks is essential, the MSI Raider GE76, with its more powerful processor and advanced graphics, might be a better fit despite its higher cost and less portability. The MacBook offers better battery life for on-the-go use, whereas the Raider's battery may drain faster due to its high-performance components. 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 GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent 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
8.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a higher portability score and longer battery life for general use, while the MSI Raider GE76 offers more RAM and a more powerful CPU, benefiting tasks that require greater computing resources, albeit with lower portability and a shorter battery life due to its larger screen and more powerful components. Additionally, the MacBook's superior screen quality with a higher pixel density and color accuracy enhances visual tasks, whereas the MSI's better keyboard quality offers an improved typing experience.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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) has a lower-end GPU and a screen refresh rate suitable for general use and some professional tasks, but its capabilities may not fully support the demands of advanced 3D applications and popular games that often don't run on its MacOS system.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
9.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 offers a more advanced CPU, double the RAM, and a significantly more powerful GPU than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019), which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks. While the MacBook Pro has an excellent screen quality, the Raider also shines in this aspect and further provides larger storage, but it trades off with lesser portability and potentially louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's Retina display offers a high resolution and brightness suitable for general use and engineering tasks, with a wide color gamut supporting accurate color representation crucial for design work. However, its moderate refresh rate is less optimal for 3D applications where smoother motion is necessary. The MSI Raider GE76 also provides high resolution and color accuracy benefiting both general and engineering use, but its gaming-oriented design may not offer the higher refresh rates expected for the best 3D or gaming experience.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor 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 GE76 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$3,552
$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 GE76 costs $3,552.
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2/10
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 GE76 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 GE76 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 GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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