MSI Thin 15 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
MSI Thin 15 2025, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray
MSI
63 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin 15 2025, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray
75 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The MSI Thin 15.6" gaming laptop receives broadly positive feedback for its powerful specs, especially the RTX 4050 with DLSS 3, thin and light design, and quiet cooling. However, users note limited upgradeability beyond 32GB RAM, mediocre battery life during gaming, and unclear warranty details.
Pros
- Powerful RTX 4050 with DLSS 3 support
- Thin and lightweight design
- Quiet cooling system
Cons
- RAM limited to 32GB max upgrade
- Mediocre battery life during gaming
- Unclear international warranty details
Graphics performance 2
Portability 1
Cooling performance 1
Ram expandability 2
Battery life 2
Warranty coverage 3
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
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Thin 15 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15 2025, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.