Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
78.2Performance51.2
74.3Display52.2
66.6Battery61.9
71Portability52.5
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)4 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 54.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and display (+22). Razer Blade 16 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 62
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 53
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- 192% higher charging: 280 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 24% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864+39%Top 14% | 2,780Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+72%Top 9% | 13,400Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+30% | 10 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 280 W+192% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+24% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+12% | 17.6 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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