Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs MSI Thin 15.6"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
90 Overall Score
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MSI Thin 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Gray
MSI
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No customer feedback yet
MSI Thin 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Gray
70 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Users praise the MSI Thin 15.6" Gaming Laptop for its lightweight design and powerful RTX 4060 graphics card, which handles gaming well. However, battery life is a concern, and some find the included software lacking. Overall, it offers good value for a budget gaming laptop.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Powerful RTX 4060 GPU
- Handles gaming well
- Good value for budget
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Insufficient pre-installed software
Portability 2
Graphics performance 3
Battery life 2
Pre installed software 1
Value for money 1
Warranty 1
Scores
Entertainment
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Student
Developer
Creator
Gaming
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | MSI Thin 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 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 | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 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 5.3 |
| 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, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
MSI Thin 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Gray
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver0.030score per dollar
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MSI Thin 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Gray0.054score per dollar
MSI Thin 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Gray offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.