If you prioritize affordability and a sleek design conducive to general use and media consumption, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is an excellent choice, especially with its retina display and strong build quality. However, if you require top-notch performance for gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, or demanding engineering software, the MSI Vector GP76, with its high-end graphics and processing power, might be worth the higher cost; keep in mind it's larger and heavier, which affects portability. The MacBook Pro typically offers better battery life, which is important if you're often on the move and away from power outlets. 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 Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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 an AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU and a display that refreshes at a rate of 60Hz, which is decent for some 3D applications but lacks the higher refresh rate needed for smoother gameplay and more intensive 3D tasks. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 comes with a much more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen that can refresh up to 360Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and advanced 3D work, but keep in mind that the MacBook's MacOS does not support many popular games that are available on Windows, which further differentiates the two laptops for gaming purposes.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 boasts a superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019), making it very suitable for intensive engineering and design tasks that require high computational power and graphics performance.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a high-resolution display that offers excellent clarity and brightness for general tasks, along with wide color gamut support that benefits engineering and design work with more accurate colors. However, the MacBook's screen has a standard refresh rate, which is less ideal for 3D applications where a higher refresh rate can provide smoother visuals. The MSI Vector GP76, while offering a good resolution and decent brightness for daily activities and sufficient color range for engineering and design, also falls short for 3D and gaming due to its lower refresh rate, which can't match the fluidity demanded by those applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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 Vector GP76 has poor 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 Vector GP76 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 offers more RAM, a more powerful CPU, and a greater storage capacity, making it very good for general use, especially for heavy multitasking, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 16, which is known for its excellent battery life, high-quality screen, and better portability, suited for good general use on the go.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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