MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VGKG-028IN Gaming Laptop vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 Laptop
Quick Comparison
| Name | MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VGKG-028IN Gaming Laptop | Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 48 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 16 in | 16.2 in |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 | M3 Max |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | 40 Core GPU |
| Price | Rs. 184990 | Rs. 379990 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VGKG-028IN Gaming Laptop is Rs. 184990. The launch date of the second laptop is 31st October, 2023. The cost of Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 Laptop is Rs. 379990.
Display comparison
MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VGKG-028IN Gaming Laptop has screen size of 16 in inches which falls short to Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 Laptop's 16.2 in inch screen. MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VGKG-028IN Gaming Laptop has IPS-level Screen type whereas Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 Laptop has Liquid Retina XDR display Screen type. Apple's laptop has display density of 254 PPI & MSI's laptop has only 189 PPI display density
Memory comparison
Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 Laptop's larger 48 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VGKG-028IN Gaming Laptop's lower 32 GB RAM.
Processor Comparison
First Laptop has Intel Core Ultra 9 processor whereas second laptop has M3 Max. Both Laptops have CPU Cache of 24 MB.
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| Name | MSI Pulse 16 AI C1VGKG-028IN Gaming Laptop | Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 Laptop |
| General | ||
| Series | Pulse 16 AI | Macbook Pro |
| Model | Pulse 16 AI C1VGKG-030IN | MacBook Pro 16 |
| Utility | Gaming | Performance |
| Device Type | Netbook | Ultrabook |
| OS | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Mac macOS Sonoma |
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm | |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.16 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years Warranty | 1 year Warranty |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS-level | Liquid Retina XDR display |
| Touch | No | No |
| Size | 16 inches | 16.2 inches |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 3456 x 2234 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 189 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Anti Glare Screen | Yes | No |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3 | 10,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio, XDR Brightness: 1000 nits Sustained Full-Screen, 1600 nits Peak 2 (HDR content only), SDR Brightness: 600 nits, 1 billion Colours, Wide Colour (P3), True Tone technology |
| Connectivity | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| WiFi | 802.11 ax 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-C, 3 x USB 3.0 | 3 x USB Type-C |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port | 1 x HDMI Port |
| Card Reader | SDXC Card Slot | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Touch ID | |
| Microphone In | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock Port | Kensington Lock | |
| Input | ||
| Camera | HD type (30fps@720p) | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
| Keyboard | 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes | Force Touch Trackpad |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Yes | Studio Quality Three-mic Array with Directional Beamforming |
| Speakers | Yes | Built-in Speakers |
| Sound | 2x 2W Speaker | High-Fidelity Six-Speaker Sound System with Force-Cancelling Woofers Wide Stereo Sound, Spatial Audio |
| Optical Drive | No | No |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1 185H | Apple M3 Max |
| Speed | 6 x 2.3 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.1 GHz) Performance Cores 8 x 1.8 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.8 GHz) Efficient Cores 2 x (Turbo Speed upto 2.5 GHz) Low Power Efficient Cores | 12 x Performance Cores 4 x Efficient Cores |
| Cores | 16 Cores (6P + 8E + 2LP-E), 22 Threads | 16 Cores (12P + 4E) |
| Cache | 24 MB | |
| Brand | Intel | Apple |
| Series | Core Ultra 9 Series 1 | |
| Model | 185H | M3 Max |
| Generation | Intel Core Ultra Series 1 | |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | 40 Core GPU |
| Dedicated Memory | GDDR6 8 GB | |
| Brand | NVIDIA | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 48 GB |
| RAM Bus Speed | 5600 MHz | |
| Maximum RAM Supported | Upto 96 GB | |
| RAM Slots | 2 | |
| Solid State Drive | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| SSD Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 90 Wh, 4 Cell Battery | 100 Wh Battery |
| Adapter Type | 240W Adapter | 140W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Battery Backup | Upto 22 hours | |
| Battery Details | Lithium-Polymer Battery | |
| Extra | ||
| Sales Package | Laptop, Battery, Power Adapter, User Guide, MSI Laptop Bag | USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m), 14″ MacBook Pro, 70W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Other Features | 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) | 16-core Neural Engine, 150GB/s Memory Bandwidth, Hardware Accelerated Ray Tracing |