Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) vs MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W
42.5Performancechip68.5
—Graphics87.6
74.3Displayspec-based55
82.1Batteryspec-based73.3
73.1Portabilityspec-based42.3
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3)6 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) scores 64.7 against 64.9 for MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3)
- 35% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 23.9 mm
- 30% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.2 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,599
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 43
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 243% higher charging: 240 W vs 70 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,099Top 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,966Bottom 34% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | 17.3 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W | 240 W+243% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+30% | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+35% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), HDMI 2.1, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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