Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs MSI Raider GE68HX 16"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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MSI Raider GE68HX 16" 2023, Core i9-13950HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
MSI
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
MSI Raider GE68HX 16" 2023, Core i9-13950HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | MSI Raider GE68HX 16" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 | Intel Core i9 13950HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Killer E3100G |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 5.00 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
MSI Raider GE68HX 16" 2023, Core i9-13950HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average portability (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
MSI Raider GE68HX 16" 2023, Core i9-13950HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
