The Apple MacBook Pro 16 offers more power for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering with its advanced processor and graphics, making it suitable for professionals who require top performance and are okay with a higher price. Its high-resolution Mini LED display is exceptional for color accuracy and graphic work, and it boasts superior battery life. In contrast, the MSI Bravo 15 is more affordable and has the benefit of a dedicated graphics card, which is good for gaming and supports hardware ray tracing. However, it's not as portable and has a lower-quality display and battery life compared to the MacBook Pro, making it better for everyday use and gaming rather than professional creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good 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 Bravo 15
The MSI Bravo 15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.8/10
7.1/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) excels in general use due to its superior screen quality, larger RAM capacity, high-performance CPU, and long battery life, coupled with its slim design and light weight for optimal portability. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15, while adequate for general tasks, has a lower-quality screen, less RAM, a less capable CPU for demanding tasks, a shorter battery life, and a slightly heavier build, making it a fair option compared to the MacBook Pro but at a likely lower price point.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its more powerful M3 Pro processor, higher RAM, and superior Mini LED screen excels in engineering and design tasks compared to the MSI Bravo 15 which, while offering a capable AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia GPU for engineering tasks, has lower RAM and a standard IPS display, affecting performance and visual fidelity. Additionally, the MacBook's higher screen resolution and color accuracy benefit design work, but the MSI Bravo 15 leads in portability given its slightly lighter build and slightly better operating noise management.
Content Creation
8.9/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
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
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.0/10
18.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the MSI Bravo 15 is only fair.
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
9.3/10
6.9/10
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has an exceptional display with high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and vibrant for everyday tasks, alongside wide color gamuts essential for precision in engineering and design. However, its typically lower refresh rate compared to gaming-oriented laptops means it's less suited for 3D tasks where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the MSI Bravo 15 offers decent all-around screen quality for non-professional use, but its narrower color gamuts and modest refresh rate don't meet the high standards required for professional design work or the fast-paced visuals expected in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
17.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Bravo 15 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
Fair
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has good portability, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$862
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Bravo 15 costs $862.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and MSI Bravo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is equipped with an integrated GPU that excels in 3D tasks due to its high performance, particularly with a Mini LED screen that offers exceptional screen quality, but it has limited game compatibility as many popular games don't run on macOS.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the MSI Bravo 15 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."
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming laptop."
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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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