Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the MSI Summit E16 Flip hinges on specific needs and preferences. If price is a major consideration and you're looking for a device that is often significantly cheaper, the MacBook Pro is a compelling option. However, it runs macOS, which may limit software compatibility compared to the MSI's Windows 11 Pro. The MSI, despite being pricier, offers the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible design, allowing it to be used as both a laptop and tablet, higher resolution graphics with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, and a higher refresh rate screen which might be beneficial for smoother visuals in gaming and video playback. Consider the MacBook Pro if you prioritize a lower price and are invested in the Apple ecosystem, or the MSI for its performance in high-end graphics tasks and flexibility in usage as a convertible. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a high-resolution Retina display that offers vibrant colors and excellent brightness, making it ideal for general use and visually-intensive tasks like engineering and design due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its standard refresh rate limits its performance for 3D applications, which benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals. Similarly, the MSI Summit E16 Flip features a display with strong color accuracy and brightness, making it great for general tasks and professional design work, but its gaming and 3D capabilities are hampered by a standard refresh rate not optimized for the high-frame-rate experience often required for those applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 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.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,413
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a vibrant display, quality speakers, and a long battery life which suits extended periods of general use without frequent recharging, along with great keyboard and build quality; although it has a heavier build impacting portability, its performance is solid for a range of tasks with its good CPU and sufficient RAM.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is less suited for 3D applications and gaming due to its AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU, which is less capable than the Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti found in the MSI Summit E16 Flip, and its screen's standard refresh rate of 60Hz, much lower than the Summit E16 Flip's 165Hz which is more advantageous for smooth gaming experiences. Furthermore, the MacBook Pro runs MacOS, which doesn't support many popular games unlike the Summit E16 Flip that runs Windows 11 Pro.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its Intel processor and AMD Radeon Pro graphics is known for its exceptional screen quality and speaker quality, making it a solid choice for engineering and design work; however, it may not be as portable given its weight and size. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip also offers strong performance with an Intel processor and Nvidia graphics and adds the flexibility of a touchscreen and a convertible form factor, which could enhance design workflows, while still maintaining good portability and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
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
7.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Summit E16 Flip both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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