Dell Pro Max 18 Plus vs MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM
75.3Performance58.7
38.4Display28.8
94.7Battery90.4
20Portability69.9
8 spec wins — Dell Pro Max 18 Plus3 spec wins — MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Max 18 Plus scores 60.4 against 60.3 for MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Max 18 Plus edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 59
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 90
- 300% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 180% higher charging: 280 W vs 100 W
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 20
- 54% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 3.25 kg
- 40% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 31.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+6% | 471 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Laptop (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (CAMM2) | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD (2x 1TB, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,024+4%Top 21% | 2,912Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,887+21%Top 7% | 17,262Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 100 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16.5 h |
| Charging | 280 W+180% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.25 kg | 1.5 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 31.7 mm | 19 mm+40% |
| Material | Magnesium alloy (90% recycled magnesium top and bottom covers) | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, 80Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 2.5GbE, SD card reader, headset jack, optional smart card reader | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP HDR RGB+IR (1080p FHD HDR on base configurations) | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (Windows Hello); optional 8MP RGB+IR camera | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo B2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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