Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) vs MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
44Performancechip61.8
—Graphicschip72.8
74.3Displayspec-based40
88.4Batteryspec-based74.7
53.3Portabilityspec-based74
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)4 spec wins — MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) scores 63 against 62.9 for MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M. 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 (M2 Pro)
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 23% higher capacity: 99.6 Wh vs 81 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 44
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 26% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 Graphics (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh+23% | 81 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.59 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 13.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1775) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Home |
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