Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro vs MSI Thin GF63
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro and MSI Thin GF63 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The MSI Thin GF63 is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $1,999, a difference of about $1,300. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro stands out for m5 pro: 18-core cpu with super cores, 4x ai performance vs m4, while MSI Thin GF63 is praised for affordable entry to rtx 40-series gaming at $699. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro if…
- →M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- →Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- →Up to 24 hours battery life
Buy the MSI Thin GF63 if…
- →Affordable entry to RTX 40-series gaming at $699
- →144Hz display for smooth gameplay in esports titles
- →Lightweight at 1.86 kg for a 15.6-inch gaming laptop
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Pros
- M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip
- Starts at 1TB storage
Cons
- $1999 starting price
- No touchscreen
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
MSI Thin GF63
Pros
- Affordable entry to RTX 40-series gaming at $699
- 144Hz display for smooth gameplay in esports titles
- Lightweight at 1.86 kg for a 15.6-inch gaming laptop
- Good port selection including Ethernet and three USB-A ports
- Expandable storage with an extra M.2 slot
Cons
- 250-nit display brightness is very dim — poor outdoor visibility
- Only 8 GB RAM — needs immediate upgrade for modern gaming
- Build quality is plastic-heavy and feels budget
- Fan noise is significant during gaming sessions
- Battery life is poor at around 4-5 hours real-world use
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro | MSI Thin GF63 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic body |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 22.1 x 1.55 cm | 359 x 254 x 21.7 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | — |
| USB-A ports | — | 3 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Ethernet | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 52.4 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 250 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB PCIe Gen 3 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 8-core (4P + 4E) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H |
| Gpu | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6 GB) |
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