MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin Aluminum Black 2022
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin Aluminum Black 2022
This gaming laptop generally receives positive feedback for its performance and value, handling games and 3D work well out of the box. However, several users report issues with battery life, a loose charging connection, and one severe complaint about connectivity and customer service. Overall, it is seen as a good purchase for the price, but with notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Great performance out of the box
- Good value for the price
- Handles games and 3D work well
- Fast and responsive
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Short battery life (as low as 2 hours)
- Loose charging connection
- Poor customer service
- Connectivity issues (Wi-Fi not working)
- Power button placement inconvenient
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the MacBook Pro M5, praising its speed, smooth performance, and significant upgrade over older models. The display is described as crystal clear and beautiful, and the keyboard is comfortable for typing. A few minor issues were noted, such as a display issue and a formatting problem with a thumb drive, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful crystal-clear display
- Comfortable keyboard
- Ample storage space
Cons
- Display issue reported
- Thumb drive formatting problem
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11400H | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | 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★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6" MSI thin Aluminum Black 2022
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (29th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.