Razer Blade 18 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Razer Blade 18 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

Razer Blade 18 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

Razer
51 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Razer Blade 18 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.

Pros
  • Powerful performance for heavy tasks
  • Smooth handling of photo and video editing
  • Fast file import and export
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • No significant drawbacks mentioned
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
Razer
62
Apple
99
Developer
Razer
63
Apple
98
Business
Razer
41
Apple
97
Compact
Razer
30
Apple
93
Student
Razer
37
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Razer
60
Apple
88
Creator
Razer
73
Apple
78
Gaming
Razer
76
Apple
61

Specifications

Razer Blade 18Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
55,671
43,841
Cores24★16
Frequency2.7 GHz★—
L3 Cache36 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★Apple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
26,326
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM16 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 2 TypeNVMe SSD★—
Display
Size18"14.2"
Resolution3840 px★3024 px
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate440 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
Ethernet2.5 Gb Ethernet—
Physical
Weight3.20 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Razer Blade 18 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average port selection (34th percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.

Razer Blade 18 Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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