MacBook Pro 15” (2018) vs. MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Pro 15” (2018) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2018) is better than MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X).
Configurable up to AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 4GB HBM2 vs. integrated
MacBook Pro 15” (2018) has a 15.4-inch screen size 10% larger than the 14-inch MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X).
MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) Pros
Reasons that MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
2020 vs. 2018
MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2018). It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) weighed 2.84 pounds, 30% lighter than the 4.02 pounds MacBook Pro 15” (2018).
Weight | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
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Pound | 4.02 lbs. | 2.84 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.82 kg | 1.29 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X).
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
Released | 2018 | 2020 |
Release Date | Announced on July 13, 2018 | - |
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
Dimensions | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) | 12.55” x 8.62” x 0.63” (319 x 219 x 15.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) | 2.84 lbs (1.29 kg) |
Colors | Space Gray Silver | Pure White Carbon Gray Pink |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
Size | 15.4 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info | Retina display
| 14” Full HD (1920x1080), close to 100% sRGB, IPS-Level Thin Bezel Display. |
Ports | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
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Memory | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory | 16GB 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory. |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD | 1 x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA) |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Battery | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
Size | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 52 Wh (3-cell battery) |
Battery Life |
| Up to 10 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter | 65W compact power adapter Output: [email protected] |
Software | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Catalina |
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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 |
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Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
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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:
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Key Features | MacBook Pro 15” (2018) | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Pro 15” , a 15.4-inch machine, in mid-2018. It is powered by up to a hexa-core Intel Core i9-8950HK with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB HBM2.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) was introduced by MSI about two years later in 2020. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Pro 15” (2018) has a 15.4-inch display which is slightly larger than the 14-inch MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X). In addition, the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) weighs 4.02 lbs. about 41% heavier than the 2.84 lbs. MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X). Moreover, measured at 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61”, the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) is considerably bulkier than the MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) at 12.55” x 8.62” x 0.63”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the MacBook Pro 15” (2018) supports up to 32GB 2400 MHz DDR4 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 Prestige 14 EVO (A11X), it supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like MacBook Pro 15” (2018), it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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