MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max 2026, 36GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Smooth gaming experience
- Stunning display quality
- Extensive customization options
- Futuristic design
Cons
- Loud fans under full load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery drains quickly during gaming
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max 2026, 36GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M5 Max is praised for its incredible speed, handling demanding tasks like 3D modeling, video editing, and running Windows 11 via Parallels with ease. Users highlight the massive storage upgrade and powerful CPU/GPU performance, though some note it can get warm and benchmarks may slightly underperform advertised specs. Overall, it is seen as a beastly machine that replaces multiple devices for power users.
Pros
- Incredible CPU/GPU performance
- Handles 3D modeling and rendering
- Runs Windows 11 via Parallels smoothly
- Massive 2TB storage upgrade
- Beautiful and silent design
Cons
- Can get warm under load
- Benchmarks slightly below advertised specs
- Potential throttling under heavy use
- Not ideal for running local LLMs
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 18 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Apple M5 Max 32-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 3456 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | P3 and Adobe RGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 2.13 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M5 Max 2026, 36GB, 2TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.