Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
78.2Performance55.7
74.3Display52.2
81Battery93.6
53.3Portability37.2
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+22). Razer Blade 16 (2024) 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 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 56
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 37
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 81
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 280 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $3,000 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900+32%Top 7% | 2,964Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800+30%Top 6% | 17,559Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+5% | 95 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 280 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+12% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+24% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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