Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
91.1Performance47.8
74.3Display41.6
63.2Battery54.2
71Portability53.8
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+43) and display (+33). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio 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 48
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 54
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- 150% higher charging: 240 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+76%Top 4% | 2,450Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+121%Top 4% | 13,300Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 100 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 240 W+150% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+19% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+22% | 20 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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