Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
67.1Performancespec-basedchip55.9
—Graphics97.5
74.3Displayspec-based80
63.2Batteryspec-based89.1
73.1Portabilityspec-based32.1
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)6 spec wins — MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) scores 69.1 against 69.2 for MSI Raider A16 HX B8W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- 40% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 25.9 mm
- 37% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.45 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,700
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 244% higher charging: 330 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 27% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 72 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| 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) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926Top 20% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 92 Wh+27% |
| Charging | 96 W | 330 W+244% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+37% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+40% | 25.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.1, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), HDMI 2.1, 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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