MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025)
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MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
- Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
- Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) leads Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) overall by 18 points (71 vs 53 out of 100).
- Key differences: display resolution, where MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) has 3840 × 2400 vs 3024 × 1986 px; brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 1,000 nits brighter; battery capacity, where MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) has 99.9 vs 72.6 Wh; weight, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) is 2.2 kg lighter; integrated graphics model, where Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) has Apple M5 Max GPU vs Intel Graphics.
MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) leads overall
MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) · 86 overall, #1 of 94
71
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) · 70 overall, #29 of 94
53
Key differences
- Display resolutionMSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) 3840 × 2400 vs 3024 × 1986 px
- BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 1,000 nits brighter
- Battery capacityMSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) 99.9 vs 72.6 Wh
- WeightApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) 2.2 kg lighter
- Integrated graphics modelApple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) Apple M5 Max GPU vs Intel Graphics
Scores by Category
Raider 18 HX AI (2025) wins 7 of 15 categories · MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) wins 4
| Category | Raider 18 HX AI (2025)MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Display | +3 | |
| Performance | +80 | |
| Battery | +32 | |
| Memory | +29 | |
| Design & Weight | +68 | |
| Processor | Tie | |
| Storage | +64 | |
| Integrated Graphics | +54 | |
| Discrete Graphics | +84 | |
| Ports | +14 | |
| Connectivity | Tie | |
| Webcam | Tie | |
| Security | +8 | |
| Sound | +18 | |
| Input | Tie |
Physical Comparison
Raider 18 HX AI (2025)MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
Raider 18 HX AI (2025) is 2.2 kg (157%) heavier than MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max).
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
Raider 18 HX AI (2025)
MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
Watch-outs
Compromises to know before you buy
MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025)
No notable compromises found.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)
- No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.
Detailed Specifications
Processor
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Processor model |
Integrated Graphics
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Integrated graphics model |
Discrete Graphics
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Discrete graphics model | N/A |
Memory
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Memory capacity | 64 GB78% more | 36 GB |
Technology | ||
Memory upgradeable | Yes | N/A |
Storage
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Storage capacity | 4 TB100% more | 2 TB |
Display
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Size | 18 in27% more | 14.2 in |
Display resolution | 3840 × 2400 px | 3024 × 1986 px |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Display type | ||
Brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,000 nits100% more |
Battery
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 99.9 Wh38% more | 72.6 Wh |
Ports
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
USB Type C | 2 | 3 |
Design & Weight
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions | 40.4 × 30.7 × 3.2 cm | 31.08 × 21.63 × 1.50 cm |
Weight | 3.6 kg | 1.4 kg61% less |
Performance
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
PassMark CPU Mark | 56,272 | N/A |
Active cooling | Yes | N/A |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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