MSI Thin 15.6" msi Gray 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin 15.6" msi Gray 2025
This budget gaming laptop delivers strong performance for the price, with users praising its ability to run games like Dota 2 and Marvel Rivals smoothly. However, there are significant concerns about build quality, with reports of a cheap plastic body and broken clips, as well as a serious issue with a restocking fee from the seller. Overall, it offers good value if you get a working unit, but buyer beware of the reseller's practices.
Pros
- Great performance for the price
- Runs games smoothly
- Easy to set up
- Upgradable RAM and storage
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Broken clips after opening
- No biometric reader
- Sticky caps lock key (minor)
- High restocking fee from seller
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
The 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Space Black) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its exceptional performance, build quality, and value, especially when bought through B&H Photo. The only minor criticisms are its weight and a delivery issue, but overall it is highly recommended for power users.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- Great build quality
- Good value for money
- Fast and reliable
- Excellent keyboard
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Delivery issue
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Thin 15.6" msi | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 4.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.72 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15.6" msi Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.