Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
66.2Performancespec-basedchip63.5
—Graphics92.6
74.3Displayspec-based80
77.1Batteryspec-based86.7
53Portabilityspec-based20
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) scores 68.2 against 68.5 for MSI Raider 18 HX A2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- 48% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 32.1 mm
- 40% lower weight: 2.16 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
- 186% higher charging: 400 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″ | 18 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 140W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-6400 (2 slots, up to 128GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 compatible) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 9% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 400 W+186% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+40% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+48% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz), SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p IR with HDR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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