MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
66.6Performancechip53
100Graphics92.6
55.1Displayspec-based52.2
54.6Batteryspec-based61.9
26Portabilityspec-based52.5
4 spec wins — MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W3 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W scores 59.8 against 59.6 for Razer Blade 16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 93
- 44% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 17,434
- 43% higher charging: 400 W vs 280 W
- 22% higher Peak brightness: 487 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- 39% lower thickness: 17.6 mm vs 29 mm
- 27% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 7.9 h
- 18% lower weight: 2.14 kg vs 2.6 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,999 vs $4,099
Display
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 487 nits+22% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 128GB) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 compatible) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,149Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,699Top 7% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+44%Top 1% | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 91.8 Wh+2% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.9 h | 10 h+27% |
| Charging | 400 W+43% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.14 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 17.6 mm+39% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base and keyboard deck | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock | 2x USB4, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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