Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) vs MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
48.2chipPerformancechip61.4
—Graphics77.2
74.3Displayspec-based55
69.4Batteryspec-based76
71.6Portabilityspec-based54
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)5 spec wins — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) scores 63.6 against 63.7 for MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
- 24% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.4 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 48
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% higher capacity: 82 Wh vs 69.6 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 82 Wh+18% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+24% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+11% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Home |
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