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Updated January 12, 2024·
When considering the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) versus the Razer Blade 14, remember that the MacBook Pro often provides a robust build quality, excellent display, and is optimized for creative tasks with strong multimedia performance, all at a lower price if cost is a concern. However, if you prioritize gaming or intend to use Windows-specific software, the Razer Blade 14, although more expensive, offers a high refresh rate display and is designed for gaming performance. The MacBook Pro typically excels in long battery life and user experience within the Apple ecosystem, while the Razer trades some portability and battery for better gaming capability. If you travel frequently or want a laptop for general use, the MacBook Pro could be more suitable, while the Razer Blade 14 may be preferable if top-tier gaming performance is a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.4
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out for engineering and design use with its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which excel in tasks like 3D modeling and machine learning, while its high-refresh-rate screen benefits design work by providing smoother visuals; however, its portability and build quality are not as high as the MacBook Pro which offers great screen quality and a quieter operation conducive to work environments, albeit with less powerful Intel CPU and AMD GPU that may not be as optimal for the most demanding engineering workloads.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
Both the Apple MacBook Pro 16 and the Razer Blade 14 offer high-resolution displays and brightness levels that are ideal for general use, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, covering a large spectrum of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB to deliver accurate and consistent colors crucial for professional creative work. However, their screens fall short for 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates, which are necessary for smooth rendering and an immersive experience in 3D environments and gaming.
Battery
12.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.1
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019), with its Intel i7 processor and ample battery life, is well-suited for general tasks, and its high-resolution display and speaker quality make for a strong multimedia experience, although it's heavier and less portable than some alternatives.
Content Creation
8.0
8.1
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9
7.9
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Razer Blade 14 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to have very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
Razer Blade 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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