The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021), being less expensive, offers strong performance with its own M1 Pro chip, better portability, and a high-quality display. It's suitable for general use, creative professionals, and some engineering tasks with solid battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 costs more and is bulkier but comes with a high-end Intel processor and Nvidia graphics, making it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also has a higher storage capacity. Consider the MacBook Pro if you value portability and battery life or the Raider if performance in demanding applications is a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
Excellent for general use
Excellent overall display quality
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 GE76
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
9.0/10
8.4/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is excellent for general use, while the MSI Raider GE76 is very good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) offers a balance of high-performance CPU and GPU, excellent screen quality, top-notch battery life, and better portability, making it well-suited for a range of general tasks while on the go. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 also features a powerful CPU and high-end GPU, along with a larger screen and broader storage options, but it has a shorter battery life and is less portable due to its heavier design, positioning it as a stationary powerhouse more than a travel companion.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
8.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
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RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Software Development
8.9/10
8.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is somewhat better.
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
8.6/10
16.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE76 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For everyday tasks such as browsing, document editing, and video streaming, the Apple MacBook Pro's display excels with its high resolution and bright panel that delivers crisp and vibrant visuals, while the MSI Raider GE76 also provides a sharp and bright screen, although not as color-accurate as the MacBook Pro. When it comes to engineering and design, the MacBook Pro's superior color gamut coverage ensures precise color reproduction essential for professional photo editing and graphics work, outshining the MSI in terms of color fidelity. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the MSI Raider GE76's higher refresh rate is preferable, offering smoother on-screen movement, which is more critical than color accuracy or resolution in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
17.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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
Poor
16.2in
SIZE
17.3in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 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 (2021) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,949
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has a price of $1,949 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Apple M1 Pro chip with a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU, along with impressive screen quality in a Mini LED display with high color accuracy and brightness, providing a balanced combination of performance and visual clarity in a relatively portable form.
Content Creation
8.8/10
8.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) and MSI Raider GE76 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) and the MSI Raider GE76 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 GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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