MSI Raider 18 HX AI 2025

MSI Raider 18 HX AI 2025

MSI
67 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Raider 18 HX AI 2025

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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

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

Business
MSI
60
Apple
99
Student
MSI
60
Apple
99
Entertainment
MSI
71
Apple
99
Developer
MSI
82
Apple
98
Compact
MSI
42
Apple
93
Ai Llm
MSI
72
Apple
88
Creator
MSI
86
Apple
79
Gaming
MSI
86
Apple
60

Specifications

MSI Raider 18 HX AIApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX★Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core Score
57,249
43,903
Cores24★16
Frequency2.1 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
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 14 TB4 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Storage 22 TB★—
Storage 2 TypeNVMe SSD★—
Display
Size18"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1000 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet2.5GbE LAN—
Physical
Weight3.60 kg1.60 kg★
Battery100 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

MSI Raider 18 HX AI 2025

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

  • 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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 32 specs.

MSI Raider 18 HX AI Better at:

GamingCreator

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment