Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) vs MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM
40.4chipPerformance58.7
—Graphicschip61
74.3Displayspec-based28.8
81.8Batteryspec-based90.4
54.8Portabilityspec-based69.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)5 spec wins — MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) scores 60.6 against 60.4 for MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)
- 240% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 471 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
- 11% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 19 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 29% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 16% higher Web browsing endurance: 16.5 h vs 14.3 h
- Lower launch price: $1,400 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+240% | 471 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Apple M1 Pro 16-core GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,912Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,262Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.3 h | 16.5 h+16% |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.5 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+11% | 19 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Home |
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