Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs MSI Thin 15
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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MSI Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
MSI
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
MSI Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
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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 3050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 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★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 52 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black0.030score per dollar
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MSI Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black0.043score per dollar
MSI Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.