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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) with its M2 Max chip is excellent for creative professionals who use applications optimized for macOS, offering good performance and excellent display quality. It has a relatively lightweight design which enhances portability and a battery life that is beneficial for long work hours away from power sources. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 18 is packed with an Intel i9 processor and an Nvidia RTX graphics card which makes it ideal for demanding tasks, including gaming and 3D rendering, especially for those that prefer or require a Windows operating system. However, it is heavier and has less battery life than the MacBook, which may make it less convenient for those constantly on the go. Therefore, if you prioritize macOS, battery life, and portability, the MacBook Pro is a strong choice, but if your workflow demands top-tier gaming or 3D performance on Windows, the Razer Blade may be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
- Excellent for general use
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Good portability
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- The Razer Blade 18 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
9.4
8.5
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for general use, while the Razer Blade 18 is very good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
9.3
8.6
8.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for content creation, while the Razer Blade 18 is very good.
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
9.2
8.5
8.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for software development, while the Razer Blade 18 is very 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
9.3
8.9
16.2in
SIZE
18.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 18 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 18 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's display stands out with its high resolution and brightness, delivering crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks, while also providing a wide color gamut, crucial for accurately rendering colors in engineering and design. However, its refresh rate isn't as high, which matters less for general use but can hinder the smoothness in 3D applications. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18, while also offering very good resolution and color representation for general use and professional design work, may fall short for gaming and 3D purposes due to a lower refresh rate, which is key for these activities.
Battery
17.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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
16.2in
SIZE
18.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) 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 (2023) 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
$2,850
$2,400
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has a price of $2,850 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.9
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
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 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its M2 Max GPU and 120Hz refresh rate is recognized for excelling in 3D tasks, underpinned by a high-quality screen and macOS's software ecosystem, which however limits game compatibility. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 18, boasting a high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 and a superior 240Hz refresh rate makes it ideal for gaming in addition to 3D tasks, supported by Windows 11 which accommodates a vast array of games.
Engineering and Design
9.4
9.3
8.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) and Razer Blade 18 are both excellent for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) excels in engineering and design roles due to its high-performance CPU and GPU combo specific to Apple, coupled with a high-quality Mini LED screen. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 stands out with its powerful Intel CPU, top-tier Nvidia GPU, and larger IPS display, which is beneficial for intensive graphics tasks but is less portable and heavier than the MacBook Pro.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,850 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.7 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.77" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Max (12C) | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.2" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 487 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 1080p | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
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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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