Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63 Thin 11UC-692 2021, Core i5-11400H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, 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 GF Series 15.6" GF63 Thin 11UC-692 2021, Core i5-11400H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63 Thin 11UC-692 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i5 11400H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 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★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI (4K @ 30Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 51 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 GF Series 15.6" GF63 Thin 11UC-692 2021, Core i5-11400H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
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MSI GF Series 15.6" GF63 Thin 11UC-692 2021, Core i5-11400H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.