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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MacBook Pro 16 and GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MacBook Pro 16 | GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Apple | MSI |
| Product Family | MacBook | Stealth |
| Model | MacBook Pro 16 | GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro |
| Model Number | — | GS73VR 6RF |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Professional | Gaming |
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Processor Family | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | M4 Max | Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz |
| Processor Generation | Apple M4 family | 6th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | ARM64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 16 cores | 4 cores |
| Performance Cores | 12 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | — | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | — | 45 W |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | Apple Neural Engine | — |
| Platform AI Performance | — | 0 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Apple | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR5 |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 48 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | Unified Memory | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed | — | 2133 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | On-package | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | — | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | — | PCIe NVMe; SATA |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | M.2 2280; 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | — | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | — | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | No |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SDXC | SD; SDHC; SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | SDXC | SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16.2 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Resolution Class | 3.5K | 4K |
| Display Technology | Mini-LED | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina XDR | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| VRR Range | ProMotion up to 120 Hz; fixed 47.95–60 Hz Hz | — |
| Display Brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 1600 nits | — |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000000:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| HDR Support | Yes | — |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | ProMotion | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 12MP | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | Keyboard (Touch ID) | — |
| Camera Features | Center Stage; Desk View; computational video | Fixed-focus RGB webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 6-speaker system | 4x 2W speakers + 1x 3W woofer |
| Audio Technology | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos | Nahimic; ESS SABRE HiFi |
| Microphone Configuration | 3-mic studio-quality array | Integrated microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Full-size keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | Multi-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Force Touch | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | IEEE 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | No | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | USB 3.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 3 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort | USB 3.1 Type-C |
| USB4 Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 120 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 3 ports | 1 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort over USB-C | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | — |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | — | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | 21 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | Video streaming | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 50 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 140 W | 180 W |
| Power Connector | MagSafe 3 | Barrel connector |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 140 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 355.7 mm | 411.8 mm |
| Depth | 248.1 mm | 284.9 mm |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 19.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 2.43 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum | Aluminum; Plastic |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | — |
| Base Material | Aluminum | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 180 degree |
| IP Rating | — | Not rated |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | — | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | — |
| Smart Card Support | — | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | Standard BIOS recovery |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR | — |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold (US and Canada) | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | 40% recycled content; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure | — |
| Product Carbon Footprint | 303 kg CO2e | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 5–35 °C °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20–80% RH, non-condensing % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20–60 °C °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Type | Apple One-Year Limited Warranty | Limited warranty |
MacBook Pro 16 and GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Primary Storage Type (SSD), Card Reader (Yes).
The main differences: Processor Model (MacBook Pro 16: M4 Max, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz); GPU Model (MacBook Pro 16: Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (MacBook Pro 16: 48 GB, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (MacBook Pro 16: 1024 GB, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: 512 GB).
MacBook Pro 16 may suit users who need its differing values, while GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
