Let's consider the key differences between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) and the MSI Raider GE67Hx. The MacBook Pro is known for its high build quality, long battery life, and strong performance for multimedia creation tasks like video editing, thanks to its optimized hardware and software integration. It also has a high-resolution display which is color accurate, making it ideal for professionals in photography and design.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx, on the other hand, is geared towards gaming and high-performance tasks with powerful graphics capabilities and a high refresh rate screen for smoother gameplay. Its build prioritizes power over portability, often resulting in shorter battery life compared to the MacBook Pro.
If your work involves multimedia creation or you need a longer battery life and prefer macOS, the MacBook Pro would be suitable. However, if your focus is on gaming, 3D rendering, or other graphics-intensive tasks on Windows, the MSI Raider will serve you better despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
Excellent for general use
Very good for software development
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
9.0/10
8.0/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is excellent for general use, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) offers a top-tier keyboard, outstanding speaker quality, and excellent heat management, along with an impressive battery life and a high-quality screen, which are essential for general use, and its weight and thickness provide reasonable portability.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
8.7/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) with its M1 Pro GPU and a 120 Hz screen refresh rate is suitable for 3D tasks due to its powerful integrated graphics and smooth display capabilities; however, many popular games are not compatible with macOS. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, equipped with the superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a higher 240 Hz screen refresh rate, is optimized for high-performance gaming and is more adept at handling demanding 3D tasks.
Content Creation
8.8/10
8.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is somewhat better.
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
8.9/10
7.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Screen Quality
9.4/10
9.1/10
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display and panel type that offers bright and color-accurate visuals, effectively covering a wide color gamut essential for precise design work. However, its relatively lower refresh rate results in it being less suitable for 3D applications where a higher refresh rate is crucial for smooth rendering of fast-moving images. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx provides a display that also suits general use and engineering well due to its excellent resolution and color accuracy, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D because, despite its capable refresh rate, other aspects may not meet the high standards required for optimal gaming experiences.
Battery
17.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
Fair
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,999
$2,349
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has a price of $1,999 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) and the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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