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MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
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Updated January 10, 2024·

The MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is more expensive and offers MacOS, a high-quality Mini LED display, a longer battery life, and a very portable design. It's suitable for general use, high-resolution video editing, and premium business applications but less so for gaming. The MSI Raider GE66 costs less and runs Windows 11 Home, has more RAM for better multitasking and engineering applications, and a powerful GPU suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. However, it has a shorter battery life and is less portable. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
  • Excellent for general use
  • Excellent for content creation
  • 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 GE66
  • Very good for gaming and AI

Key differences

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General Use

9.1
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
8.3
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for general use, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.

Gaming and AI

7.4
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
8.5
5.8/10
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 GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is good.

Content Creation

9.1
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.

Software Development

8.9
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 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 (2023) and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

9.3
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
8.4
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

17.5 Hours
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
Fair
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.8
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
8.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.

Cost

$2,423
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Raider GE66
$2,499
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$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has a price of $2,423 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) and the MSI Raider GE66 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)MSI Raider GE66
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)MSI Raider GE66

GENERAL

Price
$2,423
$2,499
Release Date
January 1, 2023January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66''14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92''
Weight
4.7 lbs5.25 lbs
Width
14.01"14.09"
Depth
9.77"10.51"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2 Pro (12C)Intel i7-12700H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
17.5 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.6 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16.2"15.6"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3456 x 22342560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
487 nits300 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108.5/10
Portability Score
7.6/106.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/106.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
03
USB-C ports
32
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
24
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)

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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"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."

MSI Raider GE66

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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."

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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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