The choice between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the MSI Stealth GS77 should be informed by your needs and budget. The MacBook Pro is typically less expensive, and if you're invested in Apple's ecosystem or prefer macOS, it's a solid choice, especially for general use and creative work. It's also lighter and offers a high-resolution display. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS77, while more costly, boasts superior graphics with an Nvidia RTX card, making it better suited for gaming, 3D work, machine learning, and intensive engineering tasks. However, it's heavier, which may affect portability. Keep in mind, the longer battery life and additional storage capacity of the MSI Stealth GS77 might be persuasive if you need these features for work or personal use. 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 Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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
305.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a striking balance between efficiency and mobility, making it good for general use with a high-quality screen, long battery life, and being lighter in weight, whereas the MSI Stealth GS77, while heavier and with a shorter battery life, provides superior performance due to a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, alongside a larger and higher-refresh-rate screen, earning its rating as very good for general use. Additionally, the MSI's larger storage capacity, better keyboard and speaker qualities, and advanced heat management also contribute to its higher suitability for demanding tasks, even if at the expense of portability.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 provides superior gaming and 3D experiences primarily due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics processing unit (GPU) and a high screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth, detailed visuals and gameplay.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers better performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019). While the MacBook Pro provides excellent screen quality and is more portable with higher build quality, the Stealth GS77's advantages in hardware power and screen refresh rate make it more suitable for the most demanding engineering software and graphics-intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) boasts a high-resolution display and exceptional color accuracy with wide color gamuts, making it ideal for engineering and design tasks that demand precise color representation, but its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. The MSI Stealth GS77 also offers a high-resolution screen and strong color accuracy, suitable for detailed engineering work and design, but its gaming and 3D capabilities may be hampered by its less optimal refresh rate despite good general quality. For typical day-to-day tasks, both laptops offer bright displays with sharp images, ensuring a pleasant visual experience regardless of the panel type.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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
17.3in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.1/10
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
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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