Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) vs MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
46.6chipPerformancechip61.4
—Graphics77.2
74.3Displayspec-based55
88.4Batteryspec-based76
53.3Portabilityspec-based54
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)4 spec wins — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) scores 63.9 against 63.7 for MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV. 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)
- 21% higher capacity: 99.6 Wh vs 82 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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 | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh+21% | 82 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 2.1 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+3% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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 16 (M2 Pro) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Home |
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