Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Razer Blade 14 (2025)
66.2Performance51.1
74.3Display34
77.1Battery62.7
53Portability69.7
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — Razer Blade 14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 52.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+15). Razer Blade 14 (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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 63
- 336% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 367 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 14 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 53
- 43% higher charging: 200 W vs 140 W
- 25% lower weight: 1.63 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,299 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+336% | 367 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+8%Top 15% | 2,888Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+33%Top 12% | 15,137Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+39% | 72 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 200 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.63 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.2 mm+4% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 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) | Razer Blade 14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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