MSI Creator 14" A13V vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro
MSI Creator 14" A13V 2024, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Lunar Gray
MSI
73 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro 2021, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray
Apple
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Creator 14" A13V 2024, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Lunar Gray
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro 2021, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray
75 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro refurbished from Best Buy receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, display, and value. However, condition varies significantly—some units arrive like new while others have dents, scratches, or generic chargers. The inconsistent refurbishment quality and third-party vendor issues are common complaints.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Stunning display quality
- Great battery life
- Like-new condition (some units)
- Good value for money
Cons
- Inconsistent refurbishment quality
- Generic charger instead of original
- Missing original box
- Dents and scratches on some units
- Third-party vendor issues on Best Buy
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 4
Condition variability 7
Charger quality 4
Value for money 6
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Creator 14" A13V | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 13620H★ | Apple M1 Pro |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ | Apple M1 Pro 14-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCIP3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.59 kg★ |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 70 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Creator 14" A13V 2024, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Lunar Gray
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro 2021, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro
Scores 77 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.