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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is sleek, more portable, with longer battery life, making it ideal for work on the go or general use, while the MSI Titan GT77 offers top-tier gaming and engineering power with a larger screen and stronger performance capabilities for demanding applications, but it is bulky and has a shorter battery life. The MacBook may cost less and is geared towards productivity, especially thanks to its high-resolution Mini LED display that excels in color accuracy, but the Titan ensures effortless 3D rendering and machine learning tasks at the expense of portability and higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
- Excellent for general use
- Best in class overall build quality
- Good portability
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
10.0
5.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is equipped with a competent GPU suitable for 3D work and offers a high-quality display with a good refresh rate, but the MSI Titan GT77 outpaces it with a more powerful GPU, which is paramount for gaming and 3D tasks, and an even higher refresh rate display, enhancing gaming experiences. While the MacBook Pro can handle 3D, the Titan GT77's superior hardware and the fact that it supports a larger selection of games, due to running Windows, give it an edge for users prioritizing gaming performance and compatibility.
Engineering and Design
8.8
10.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 is recognized as the best for engineering and design primarily because it boasts a more powerful Intel i9 processor, significantly more RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX GPU compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 16's M2 Pro chipsets, making it suited for the most intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
9.3
9.7
16.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) offers a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for a variety of daily tasks, while the MSI Titan GT77 also offers a comparable high-resolution and bright display suited for everyday activities. For engineering and design, the MacBook Pro's screen covers a wide color spectrum, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is crucial for precise color work, and the MSI Titan GT77 similarly delivers a wide color range that designers require. However, for 3D tasks which demand a high refresh rate, neither the MacBook Pro nor the MSI Titan's screens are optimized, as they prioritize resolution and color quality over the faster refresh rates preferred for 3D rendering and gaming.
Battery
17.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
16.2in
SIZE
17.3in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,050
$5,430
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has a price of $2,050 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Key similarities
General Use
9.1
8.9
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) to be excellent for general use, while the MSI Titan GT77 is very good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is well-suited for general use as it offers solid performance with its Apple M2 Pro CPU and 16GB of RAM, a high-quality Mini LED screen, and exceptional battery life, which enhances its portability despite a slightly lower portability score due to its weight.
Content Creation
9.1
9.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) are both excellent 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
8.9
9.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Titan GT77 to be excellent for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is very 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,050 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.7 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.77" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12C) | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.2" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 487 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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