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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers superior performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and general use over the Razer Book 13, thanks to its more powerful processor and integrated graphics. It also boasts a larger mini LED display with higher brightness, resolution, and refresh rate, making it suitable for creative professionals who need accurate color representation and detail. However, it comes with a premium price, is heavier, and less portable. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a superior portability score, making it easier to carry. Its smaller IPS touchscreen display has a lower resolution and brightness, and it's less powerful, but it's adequate for everyday tasks and light productivity. It offers a more traditional laptop design with Windows OS, which might be preferable for compatibility with certain software. The Razer Book 13 will serve well for general use and light engineering work where ultra-high performance isn't required. 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 Razer Book 13
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.8
7.6
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) outshines the Razer Book 13 for general use due to its more powerful CPU, larger amount of RAM, and superior Mini LED screen quality, which all contribute to a smoother and visually richer user experience. While the MacBook Pro boasts a bigger screen and longer battery life, making it more suitable for extended use, the Razer Book 13 is lighter and more portable, offering greater convenience for users who need to carry their device around.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.2
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate is better suited for 3D applications, however, its macOS may limit gaming compatibility. The Razer Book 13 has a GPU that delivers fair performance for gaming and 3D graphics, plus it runs on Windows which supports a wider range of popular games.
Engineering and Design
8.9
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Razer Book 13 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
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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
7.3
16.2in
SIZE
13.4in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16, with its high-resolution display, excellent brightness, and wide color gamut support (including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB), excels in clarity and color accuracy, which is vital for both general use and professional engineering and design tasks. However, it tends to have a standard refresh rate that isn't ideal for 3D applications where smoother motion provided by higher refresh rates is preferred. The Razer Book 13 also offers a high-quality display with good resolution and brightness, and it covers a range of colors needed by designers, but for gaming and 3D work, it falls short due to its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
17.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
16.2in
SIZE
13.4in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Razer Book 13 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,389
$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 Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.7 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.77" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 Pro (12C) | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 18 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17.5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.2" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 487 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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