Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
66.2Performance47.8
74.3Display41.6
77.1Battery54.2
53Portability53.8
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and battery (+23). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 54
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- 86% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 7 h
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+27% | 2,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+52% | 13,300 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+86% | 7 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 240 W+71% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.99 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+16% | 20 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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