Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs MSI Katana 15
91.1Performance40.5
74.3Display33.6
63.2Battery29
71Portability39.4
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and display (+41). MSI Katana 15 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 39
- 540% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- 88% higher charging: 180 W vs 96 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+540% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+78%Top 4% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+158%Top 4% | 11,400Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+35% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 180 W+88% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+28% | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+38% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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