Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+
91.1Performance62.7
74.3Display40
63.2Battery60
71Portability—
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)0 spec wins — MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and performance (+28). MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ 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 63
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 60
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 48% higher charging: 96 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5x |
| 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 Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+3% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | — |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | — |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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