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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the MSI GE66 Raider depends on your needs. If you want a premium laptop with long battery life, better portability, and high-quality speakers and webcam, the MacBook Pro is a superior choice. It also provides strong performance for general use and is suitable for engineering tasks with its high-resolution Mini LED display. However, if you need a laptop with superior 3D and machine learning capabilities, hardware ray tracing for gaming, or a higher capacity storage out of the box, the MSI GE66 Raider excels in these areas. Be mindful that the Raider is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
- 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 GE66 Raider
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.6
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) with its high-quality mini LED display and sufficient graphics performance can handle 3D tasks, yet it runs on macOS, limiting the availability of popular games that it can run. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider, boasting a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a Windows 11 Home operating system, offers superior gaming performance and compatibility with a wide range of games.
Software Development
8.9
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
18.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and MSI GE66 Raider are both very good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) 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
9.3
8.2
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro's high resolution and brightness levels, combined with its accurate color reproduction, make it an excellent choice for general use and professional engineering or design, where color gamuts are crucial. However, the MacBook Pro's screen refresh rate is lower compared to gaming-oriented laptops, making it less ideal for 3D applications where a higher refresh rate is key. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider, while offering solid resolution and color accuracy for general use and engineering, may not provide an optimal gaming or 3D experience due to its lower refresh rates compared to laptops designed with a focus on high-refresh-rate displays.
Battery
17.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider 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
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.8
8.4
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 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 (Late 2023) and MSI GE66 Raider are both very good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its Mini LED screen offers exceptional color accuracy and brightness, leading in keyboard and speaker quality, while also boasting a longer battery life and higher portability than the MSI GE66 Raider, which excels with a more powerful CPU and GPU, greater storage and RAM, supporting intensive applications but with a tradeoff in battery life and portability.
Engineering and Design
8.9
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
18.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 shines with its high-quality screen and better battery life, making it suitable for design work that demands color accuracy and longer work sessions without a charge, while the MSI GE66 Raider, with a superior CPU, more RAM, and a top-tier GPU, provides exceptional performance for engineering applications that require significant processing power, at the expense of portability and battery life.
Content Creation
8.9
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
18.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and MSI GE66 Raider 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.
Cost
$3,099
$3,199
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $3,099 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) | MSI GE66 Raider |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,099 | $3,199 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.7 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.77" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 Pro (12C) | Intel i9-12900HK | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 18 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.2" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 487 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 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 GE66 Raider
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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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