Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs MSI Thin 15

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score
vs
MSI Thin 15, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050, Black

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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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
MSI
49
Business
Apple
96
MSI
44
Compact
Apple
93
MSI
45
Student
Apple
93
MSI
51
Developer
Apple
92
MSI
48
Creator
Apple
73
MSI
58
Ai Llm
Apple
68
MSI
27
Gaming
Apple
55
MSI
62

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5MSI Thin 15
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★Intel Core i5 13420H
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,773
16,730
Cores10★8
Frequency—2.1 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (10-Core)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
12,003
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—4 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
USB Ports0★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMIHDMI—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.50 kg★1.86 kg
Battery72 Wh★52 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

MSI Thin 15 Better at:

Gaming