MSI Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 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 16 PROLED (M5 Max) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • MSI Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) leads Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) overall by 5 points (65 vs 60 out of 100).
  • Key differences: display resolution, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) has 3472 × 2266 vs 2560 × 1600 px; refresh rate, where MSI Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) has 240 vs 120 Hz; brightness, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) is 1,615 nits brighter; battery capacity, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) has 100 vs 90 Wh; weight, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) is 0.19 kg lighter.
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) leads overall
MSI Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) · 75 overall, #16 of 94
65
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) · 72 overall, #21 of 94
60
Key differences
  • Display resolutionApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) 3472 × 2266 vs 2560 × 1600 px
  • Refresh rateMSI Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) 240 vs 120 Hz
  • BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) 1,615 nits brighter
  • Battery capacityApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) 100 vs 90 Wh
  • WeightApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) 0.19 kg lighter

Scores by Category

MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) wins 7 of 15 categories · Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) wins 3

CategoryStealth 16 AI+ (2026)MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)Lead
Display
+16
Performance
+80
Battery
+4
Memory
Tie
Design & Weight
+12
Processor
+13
Storage
+21
Integrated Graphics
+54
Discrete Graphics
+80
Ports
Tie
Connectivity
Tie
Webcam
Tie
Security
+8
Sound
+29
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

2.03 kg1.84 kg
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)

Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) is 0.19 kg (10%) heavier than MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)

Amazon

MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)

Amazon

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

MSI Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)

  • No SD card reader.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)

  • No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
Integrated graphics model

Discrete Graphics

Feature
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
Discrete graphics model
N/A
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
16,726
N/A

Memory

Feature
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
Memory capacity
32 GB
36 GB13% more
Technology
Memory upgradeable
Yes
N/A

Storage

Feature
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
Storage capacity
1 TB
2 TB100% more

Display

Feature
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
Size
16 in
16.3 in
Display resolution
2560 × 1600 px
3472 × 2266 px
Refresh rate
240 Hz100% more
120 Hz
Response time
0.46 ms
N/A
Display type
Brightness
385 nits
2,000 nits419% more

Battery

Feature
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
Battery capacity
90 Wh
100 Wh11% more

Design & Weight

Feature
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
Weight
2.03 kg
1.84 kg9% less

Performance

Feature
Stealth 16 AI+ (2026)
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)
PassMark CPU Mark
36,183
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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