2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX.
The 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 41% lighter than the 5.07 pounds MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX.
Weight | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
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Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 5.07 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 2.30 kg |
MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX Pros
Reasons that MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX is better than 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i7-10875H inside MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX has a 65% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8569U inside 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX supports a larger memory capacity than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX supports a faster memory speed than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
Slots | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on May 16th, 2019 | - |
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Exterior | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
Dimensions |
| 14.08” x 9.76” x 1.08” (357.7 x 248 x 27.5 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg) | 5.07 lbs (2.3 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | - |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
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Internal Specs | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | Up to 64GB 2666MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD |
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Connectivity | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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Software | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina | Windows 10 Home |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | Dragaon Center MSI App Player SteelSeries Engine 3 |
Camera & Audio | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera. |
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Misc | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
Sensors |
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In the box |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | 1 year Limited warranty (Include 1 Year Global) |
More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
| Cooler Boost 5Dedicated thermal solutions for both the CPU and GPU with up to 7 heat pipes, work harmoniously by minimizing the heat and maximizing the airflow for smooth gaming performance in such compact chassis.Matrix DisplayExpand your vision across multiple displays with HDMI and mini DisplayPort, and enjoy up to 4K (3840x2160) resolution output for some extra productivity and fun. |
Key Features | 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), a 13.3-inch machine, in mid-2019. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8569U with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655 (48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1200 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch GL65 Leopard 10SX was introduced by MSI about a year later in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX. In addition, The 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighs 3.02 lbs. about 67% lighter than the 5.07 lbs. MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX. Moreover, measured at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59”, the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is much more portable than the MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX at 14.08” x 9.76” x 1.08”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.
For MSI GL65 Leopard 10SX, it supports up to 64GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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