MSI Thin A15 15.6" Black
MSI
54 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
Apple
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin A15 15.6" Black
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Space Black) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its exceptional performance, build quality, and value, especially when bought through B&H Photo. The only minor criticisms are its weight and a delivery issue, but overall it is highly recommended for power users.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- Great build quality
- Good value for money
- Fast and reliable
- Excellent keyboard
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Delivery issue
Performance 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
Weight 1
Delivery 1
Keyboard 1
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Thin A15 15.6" | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 4060★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 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 | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 52 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin A15 15.6" Black
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Below average ram (22nd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.