The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is geared towards professionals seeking a balance between performance and portability, with an emphasis on creative tasks like video editing and music production. It offers a solid build and long battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while pricier, targets gamers and professionals who need top-tier performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, with higher-end graphics capabilities. However, the MSI is significantly heavier and may have a shorter battery life, affecting its portability. If budget is a concern and general professional use is your primary goal, the MacBook Pro may suffice, but if you require advanced graphics performance and don't mind the extra cost and weight, the MSI could be a better fit. 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 GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.7/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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)'s AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate are sufficient for some 3D tasks but are not optimized for gaming, particularly as many games are not compatible with macOS. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 240Hz refresh rate, making it highly suitable for gaming and 3D applications, with better overall performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is equipped with solid CPU and GPU options suitable for engineering and design but is outperformed by the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which has a more advanced CPU and a superior GPU, enhancing tasks like 3D rendering and simulations. While the MacBook boasts better portability and screen quality, the Raider GE77Hx is less portable due to its larger size and weight, but offers higher screen refresh rates beneficial for design precision and fluid visual experiences.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for gaming and AI, and software development.
The MacBook Pro's high-resolution Retina display and brightness levels make for a vibrant, crisp viewing experience ideal for general use, and its wide color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction essential for engineering and design work. However, its standard refresh rate is not ideal for 3D applications, where higher refresh rates are crucial for smooth motion. On the other hand, the MSI Raider's display, while also offering high resolution and brightness, might fall short in refresh rate for the best gaming and 3D experience, despite being excellent for general tasks and color-sensitive design work.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
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 GE77Hx 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 GE77Hx has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$2,140
$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 GE77Hx costs $2,140.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 appreciated for its combination of a high-quality screen, good portability, and long battery life, making it well-suited for general use; however, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, with its newer CPU, significantly larger storage, and superior speaker quality, is rated very good despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life. Both laptops offer exceptional keyboard quality, ample RAM for multitasking, and manage heat well, but the MacBook Pro edges out in build quality and portability, while the Raider GE77Hx offers better performance for more resource-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
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
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
7.9/10
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 GE77Hx 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 GE77Hx 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 GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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