Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
83.8Performance65.6
74.3Display55.5
63.2Battery98.7
71.6Portability20
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)5 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.7 to 62.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+52) and display (+19). Razer Blade 18 (2025) 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 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 84 vs 66
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 20
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 48% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,199 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 63
- 471% higher charging: 400 W vs 70 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 37% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 18 ″+27% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,302+38%Top 3% | 3,127Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 25,892+28%Top 4% | 20,220Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 99 Wh+37% |
| Charging | 70 W | 400 W+471% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+48% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+45% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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