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When deciding between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Razer Blade 18, consider the following tradeoffs. The MacBook Pro is typically more affordable and offers the seamless integration with Apple's ecosystem, along with long battery life and a reputation for reliable performance in general use and creative workflows. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18, while more expensive, is tailored for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive tasks with its advanced graphics capabilities. It is also likely much heavier and may have shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MacBook Pro. If your primary concern is budget and portability for everyday tasks and some professional applications, the MacBook Pro is a suitable choice. However, if you require top-tier performance for gaming, 3D work, or demanding engineering software and are willing to invest more and compromise on portability, the Razer Blade 18 is the superior option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Best in class overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a balance of performance with its capable CPU and RAM, high-quality screen, and all-day battery life, making it well-suited for general use while being more portable than its competitor. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 provides top-tier performance with a more powerful processor and double the RAM, a larger and high-refresh-rate screen, but due to its focus on high-level performance, it compromises on portability and has significantly shorter battery life, though better equipped for tasks beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a lower-end GPU and standard screen refresh rate which makes it fair for 3D use, while the Razer Blade 18 is equipped with a higher-end GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the MacOS on the MacBook limits game availability compared to the Windows 11 Home on the Razer Blade, which supports a broader array of popular games.
Engineering and Design
7.5
9.3
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Razer Blade 18 offers greater processing power with an Intel i9 and double the RAM of the MacBook Pro 16, plus a more powerful Nvidia GPU, which are essential for engineering and design tasks requiring high performance. While the MacBook Pro also has a high-quality screen and a capable AMD GPU, its hardware is less powerful than the Razer Blade 18; however, it does offer better battery life and portability due to its lighter build and longer battery lifespan.
Content Creation
8.0
8.6
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both very good for content creation, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, an Apple MacBook Pro 16 excels with its high-resolution, bright display, and premium panel type, making for sharp, vivid visuals excellent for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, this MacBook also boasts wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for 3D applications which benefit from smoother motion, the MacBook lags due to a lower refresh rate unlike gaming-focused laptops designed with higher refresh rates for more fluid visuals.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Razer Blade 18 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 18 costs $10.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 1440p | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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