Introduction
The MSI Prestige 16 (2023) is a laptop designed for content creators, promising both a high-end graphics performance and long battery life to challenge the MacBook Pro. And by seemingly packing Intel’s next-gen processor, it may very well meet those expectations.
The MSI Prestige 16 (2023) is one of the first (if not the first) laptops with a discrete GPU option to receive Intel’s Evo label, which means it has been approved to have a portable design, all-day battery life and speedy charging. It also features a 165 Hz QHD+ mini LED display, which should offer stunning visuals and smooth animations.
But how does it compare to the MacBook Pro, which has set the bar high for content creation laptops with its Apple Silicon chips and Retina display? In this review, we will take a closer look at the MSI Prestige 16 (2023) and see if it can live up to the hype.
Design
The MSI Prestige 16 (2023) has a sleek and minimalist design, with a silver metal chassis and a white backlit keyboard. It weighs just 1.5 kg, making it lighter than the MacBook Pro 16-inch (2 kg), and measures 16.85 mm thick, which is slightly thicker than the MacBook Pro (16.2 mm).
The MSI Prestige 16 (2023) also has a huge selection of ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a microSD card reader and a headphone jack. The MacBook Pro, on the other hand, only has four Thunderbolt 3 ports and a headphone jack.
One of the drawbacks of the MSI Prestige 16 (2023) design is that it is not very eye-catching or distinctive. It looks like a generic silver laptop that could easily blend in with other models. The MacBook Pro has a more premium and recognizable look, with its Apple logo and Touch Bar.
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Screen
The MSI Prestige 16 (2023) boasts a 16-inch QHD+ mini LED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 165 Hz. The mini LED technology allows for higher brightness, contrast and color accuracy than traditional LCD screens. The display also supports HDR10 and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, making it ideal for photo and video editing.
The MacBook Pro also has a 16-inch Retina display with the same resolution as the MSI Prestige 16 (2023), but with a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz. The Retina display also supports HDR10 and covers 100% of the P3 color gamut, but it uses IPS technology instead of mini LED.
Both screens are excellent for content creation, but the MSI Prestige 16 (2023) has an edge over the MacBook Pro with its higher refresh rate and mini LED technology, which should offer smoother animations and more realistic colors.
Performance and battery life
The MSI Prestige 16 (2023) is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor that is not from the current 13th generation, but likely from the next-gen 14th generation that is expected to launch later this year. It also comes with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, which is a powerful graphics card that can handle high-end content creation and gaming.
The MacBook Pro runs on an Apple M1 Max chip, which is an ARM-based processor that integrates CPU, GPU and RAM on a single chip. It also has up to an Apple M1 Max GPU, which is a custom graphics card that can rival some of the best Nvidia GPUs on the market.
Both laptops are very fast and capable of running demanding applications and tasks, but it is hard to compare them directly without benchmark tests. However, based on previous generations of Intel and Nvidia chips, we can expect that the MSI Prestige 16 (2023) will have an advantage over the MacBook Pro in terms of raw performance and graphics power.
The MSI Prestige 16 (2023) also claims to have an impressive battery life of up to 24 hours on a single charge, which is unheard of for a laptop with such a powerful GPU. This is possible thanks to Intel’s Evo certification, which requires that a laptop offer at least nine hours of battery life with a FHD display.
The MacBook Pro also has a long battery life of up to 21 hours on a single charge, which is remarkable for a laptop with such a high-resolution display. This is possible thanks to Apple’s M1 Max chip, which is very efficient and optimized for macOS.
Both laptops have excellent battery life, but the MSI Prestige 16 (2023) has a slight edge over the MacBook Pro with its longer claimed battery life and faster charging speed.
Conclusion
The MSI Prestige 16 (2023) is a laptop that could potentially challenge the MacBook Pro as the best content creation laptop on the market. It has a stunning mini LED display, a powerful Intel and Nvidia combination, and a phenomenal battery life. It also has a slim and light design, and a generous port selection.
The MacBook Pro is still a great laptop for content creators, with its Retina display, Apple M1 Max chip, and long battery life. It also has a premium and distinctive design, and a seamless integration with macOS and other Apple devices.
Ultimately, the choice between the MSI Prestige 16 (2023) and the MacBook Pro may come down to personal preference, budget, and ecosystem. The MSI Prestige 16 (2023) is expected to launch in September 2023, with pricing still to be announced. The MacBook Pro starts at $2,499 for the 16-inch model.
