M1 MacBook Pro 13” vs. MSI GF65 Thin 9SX: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between M1 MacBook Pro 13” and MSI GF65 Thin 9SX specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than MSI GF65 Thin 9SX.
2020 vs. 2019
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 13” has a 51% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside MSI GF65 Thin 9SX.
M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.1 pounds, 25% lighter than the 4.10 pounds MSI GF65 Thin 9SX.
Weight | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
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Pound | 3.1 lbs. | 4.10 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.41 kg | 1.86 kg |
MSI GF65 Thin 9SX Pros
Reasons that MSI GF65 Thin 9SX is better than M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
MSI GF65 Thin 9SX supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
MSI GF65 Thin 9SX 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 M1 MacBook Pro 13” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | Unified | DDR4 |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
MSI GF65 Thin 9SX comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. 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 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x2 |
MSI GF65 Thin 9SX has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Date | Announced on November 10th, 2020 | - |
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Exterior | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) | 14.13” x 10.0” x 0.85” (359 x 254 x 21.7 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) | 4.10 lbs (1.86 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | - |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| Up to 64GB 2666MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Connectivity | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
Wi-Fi |
| 802.11 AC Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
Size | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 51 Wh (6-cell Li-Ion battery) |
Battery Life |
| Up to 7 hours+ for productivity tasks |
Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 180W power adapter |
Software | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
OS | Shipped with macOS Big Sur | 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 |
Camera & Audio | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera. |
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Misc | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
Sensors |
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Security |
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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 Support
| Cooler Boost 5Dedicated thermal solutions for both the CPU and GPU with up to 6 heat pipes, work harmoniously by minimizing the heat and maximizing the airflow for smooth gaming performance in such compact chassis. |
Key Features | M1 MacBook Pro 13” | MSI GF65 Thin 9SX |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the M1 MacBook Pro 13”, a 13.3-inch machine, in late-2020. It is powered by an octa-core Apple M1 (8C, 8G). The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 iGPU (8 Graphics Cores, 1280 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch GF65 Thin 9SX was introduced by MSI about a year earlier in 2019. It comes with up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-9750H with a boost clock speed up to 4.50 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The M1 MacBook Pro 13” has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch MSI GF65 Thin 9SX. In addition, The M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighs 3.1 lbs. about 32% lighter than the 4.10 lbs. MSI GF65 Thin 9SX. Moreover, measured at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”, the M1 MacBook Pro 13” is much more portable than the MSI GF65 Thin 9SX at 14.13” x 10.0” x 0.85”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the M1 MacBook Pro 13” supports up to 16GB Unified 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 GF65 Thin 9SX, it supports up to 64GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space 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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