Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs MSI GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
MSI GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047 2021, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX3060 Max-Q, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
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
MSI GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047 2021, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX3060 Max-Q, Black
The MSI GF65 Thin 10UE-047 is a gaming laptop that offers strong performance for its price, particularly praised for its RTX 3060 GPU in AAA gaming. Users appreciate the upgradeable RAM up to 64GB and the backlit keyboard. However, some concerns exist about the availability of accidental damage protection and the range of ports for external connections.
Pros
- Strong RTX 3060 gaming performance
- Upgradeable RAM up to 64GB
- Backlit keyboard
Cons
- Limited port variety for external connections
- Unclear accidental damage protection options
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | MSI GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i7 10750H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060 Max-Q★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Realtek RTL8111HS-CG Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI GF65 Thin 15.6" 10UE-047 2021, Core i7-10750H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX3060 Max-Q, Black
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.