The Apple MacBook Pro 16 offers higher performance suited for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, but it comes with a higher price tag and less portability. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more affordable and offers good portability with a touchscreen, yet its performance is more aligned with general use and less demanding engineering tasks. If battery life matters to you, the MacBook Pro leads with a longer usage time. On the other hand, if you need a versatile, convertible laptop that can serve as a tablet and is easier on the wallet, the MSI is a suitable choice. 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
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.8/10
7.8/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16, with its powerful CPU and high RAM, offers a superior screen quality and longer battery life, making it very good for general use. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while still delivering good performance for general use, offers more storage and the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible design but has less battery life and a lower screen refresh rate.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16, with its higher refresh rate display and powerful GPU, is excellent for 3D work; however, its operating system limits gaming options, as many popular games aren't available on macOS. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with a modest GPU and standard refresh rate screen, provides fair gaming and 3D capabilities and can run a wider variety of games on its Windows 11 Pro system.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) stands out for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, advanced CPU and GPU specifically designed for intense processing tasks, and a superior Mini LED screen for precise color work, whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while adept with substantial RAM and a capable Intel CPU for engineering software, offers more portability and flexibility with a touchscreen and a convertible design.
Content Creation
8.9/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is 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.
Screen Quality
9.3/10
7.7/10
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for general use and professional engineering and design tasks that require true-to-life colors. However, it typically has a standard refresh rate, which is less suitable for 3D applications where higher refresh rates can provide smoother animations and better user experience. Conversely, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers similar benefits for general use and design with good color representation but falls short in gaming and 3D performance due to its relatively lower refresh rate compared to laptops designed specifically for those tasks.
Battery
17.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 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
Very Good
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
"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 Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."
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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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