Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
91.1Performance50.5
74.3Display35.7
99.5Battery53.3
53.3Portability35
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+46) and performance (+41). MSI Sword 16 HX B14V 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 35
- 413% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 312 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- 43% higher charging: 200 W vs 140 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+413% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+53%Top 1% | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+99%Top 1% | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+53% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 200 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+7% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+39% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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