MSI GF65 15.6" Thin 10UE 2021, Xeon Platinum 8160M, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3060, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
MSI GF65 15.6" Thin 10UE 2021, Xeon Platinum 8160M, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3060, Black
The MSI laptop offers excellent value for its price, with many users praising its powerful RTX 3060 graphics and solid gaming performance for titles like Diablo 4 and Call of Duty. However, several reviewers report significant issues including poor battery life (2 hours or less), high temperatures during gaming, and a difficult upgrade process due to a warranty sticker. While the performance is generally good for the cost, reliability concerns and the need for immediate RAM upgrades are common themes.
Pros
- Powerful RTX 3060 graphics
- Great value for the price
- Good gaming performance
- Expandable RAM and storage
- Runs modern games smoothly
Cons
- Poor battery life (2 hours or less)
- High temperatures during gaming
- Difficult upgrade process
- Warranty sticker blocks upgrades
- Screen quality is poor
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
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GF65 15.6" Thin 10UE | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 10500H | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | 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 | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.90 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI GF65 15.6" Thin 10UE 2021, Xeon Platinum 8160M, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3060, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average port selection (23rd 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
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.