Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW
67.1Performance64.9
—Graphics97.5
74.3Displayspec-based80
63.2Batteryspec-based86.7
73.1Portabilityspec-based20
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)7 spec wins — MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) scores 69.1 against 69.6 for MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW. 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)
- 48% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 3 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 28.8 mm
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,288 vs 3,096
Reasons to pick the MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW
- 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
- 24% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 17 ″+20% |
| 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 Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| 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) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2,048 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288+39%Top 3% | 3,096Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926Top 19% | 18,979+6%Top 17% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Charging | 96 W | 330 W+244% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+48% | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+46% | 28.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 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 Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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