Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs MSI Titan 18 HX A2W
91.1Performancechip75.7
—Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based80
63.2Batteryspec-based99.9
71Portabilityspec-based20
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)6 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX A2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) scores 77.1 against 75.7 for MSI Titan 18 HX A2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 76
- 55% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $3,599 vs $6,700
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX A2W
- 317% higher charging: 400 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 4,096 GB vs 2,048 GB
- 78% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 36 GB
- 38% higher capacity: 99.9 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 18 ″+27% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 4,096 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 1% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 99.9 Wh+38% |
| Charging | 96 W | 400 W+317% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+55% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+52% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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