Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW
91.1Performance65.2
—Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based80
63.2Batteryspec-based99.9
71Portabilityspec-based20
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)4 spec wins — MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 72.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26). MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW 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 65
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 55% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 32.1 mm
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 20,283
Reasons to pick the MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW
- 317% higher charging: 400 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 38% higher capacity: 99.9 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
- 27% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 18 ″+27% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 |
| 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 Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+41%Top 1% | 3,075Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+45%Top 1% | 20,283Top 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 99.9 Wh+38% |
| Charging | 96 W | 400 W+317% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+55% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+52% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, PD 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 FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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