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Apple MacBook Air · M1 vs MSI Katana · Core i7 14650HX · 16 GB
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Same Picksly score for both (68/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: Apple MacBook Air · M1 (76 vs 73).
- Smart: level (73 and 72).
- Premium: not scored for both.
By use
- Work: office apps, multitasking, editing: MSI Katana · Core i7 14650HX · 16 GB (96 vs 59).
- Playing 3D games: MSI Katana · Core i7 14650HX · 16 GB (96), the only one of the two scored.
- Taking it everywhere: as light as possible: Apple MacBook Air · M1 (85), the only one of the two scored.
- Lasting a long time between charges: Apple MacBook Air · M1 (80), the only one of the two scored.
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Apple MacBook Air · M1 | MSI Katana · Core i7 14650HX · 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Processor | 59/100 | 96/100 |
| Battery | ≈ 80/100 | not measured |
| Weight | 85/100 | not measured |
| Graphics | not measured | 96/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | not measured | 90/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | not measured |
Apple MacBook Air · M1 sheet → MSI Katana · Core i7 14650HX · 16 GB sheet →