Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs MSI Thin 15
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
MSI Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, 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 Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
The MSI Thin 15 Gaming Laptop receives mixed but generally positive feedback from users. They praise its lightweight design, powerful RTX 4060 GPU, and high-refresh-rate display, but some express concerns about potential bloatware and uncertain battery life. Overall, it is seen as a solid gaming option with room for improvement in software optimization.
Pros
- Lightweight design at 4.1 pounds
- Powerful RTX 4060 GPU for AAA games
- High-refresh 144Hz FHD display
- Upgradable RAM up to 64GB DDR4
- Slim profile for a gaming laptop
Cons
- Potential pre-installed bloatware
- Uncertain battery life under load
- Average build quality for the price
- Limited Q&A detail on actual gaming experience
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | MSI Thin 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| 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 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.