Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB)vsMSI MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080)
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
Full specification comparison, benchmark scores, and AI verdict — powered by GadgetDisc.
AI Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) leads with an overall score of 80/100, 2 points ahead. It scores higher inproductivity, display quality, portability.
Overall Score
✓80/100
78/100
Gaming Score
96/100
✓100/100
Productivity Score
✓82/100
79/100
Display Score
✓78/100
69/100
Portability Score
✓72/100
63/100
Value Score
72/100
✓81/100
CPU Model
Apple M4 Max
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU Cores
16 cores
✓24 cores
Boost Clock
—
5.4 GHz
GPU Model
40-core GPU
RTX 5080
VRAM
✓64GB
16GB
RAM
✓64GB Unified
32GB DDR5
Storage
✓1024GB SSD
1000GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Screen Size
16.2"
16"
Panel Type
Mini-LED
IPS
Refresh Rate
120Hz
✓240Hz
Resolution
3456×2234
2560×1600
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
Yes
No
Weight
✓2.14 kg
2.4 kg
Thickness
—
23.9mm
Battery Capacity
99.6Wh
✓99.9Wh
Battery Life
✓24hr
5hr
WiFi
WiFi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
—
5.4
USB-A Ports
—
✓3×
USB-C Ports
—
✓2×
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.1
2.1
SD Card
Yes
Yes
Starting Price
$3,999
✓$2,299
Based on our AI scoring, the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) scores 80/100 overall, 2 points higher than the MSI MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080). However, the best choice depends on your use case — gaming, portability, display quality, and budget all factor in.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) starts at $3,999 and the MSI MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080) at $2,299. That's a $1,700 price difference.
Both laptops have similar panels. The MSI MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080) has a higher 240Hz refresh rate vs. 120Hz on the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB).
The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 64GB, 1TB) is lighter at 2.14kg vs. 2.4kg for the MSI MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080) — a 0.26kg difference.
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