MacBook Pro M4 vs MSI Raider 18 HX (2025)
MacBook Pro M4
Apple
9.1
Outstanding
MSI Raider 18 HX (2025)
MSI
8.2
Recommended
What Reviewers Agree On
- M4 chip performance leap is the biggest since M1 original
- 24GB base RAM is a massive and overdue upgrade
- Liquid Retina XDR display remains the best laptop screen available
- Battery life exceeds 15 hours for most workflows
- Build quality and keyboard are best-in-class
Deal Breakers
- No touchscreen despite industry trend
- Still only 512GB base SSD on the 14-inch model
- macOS limitations for gaming despite hardware capability
Detailed Comparison
Display
MacBook Pro M4
The Liquid Retina XDR display delivers stunning HDR content with 1600 nits peak brightness. The new nano-texture option reduces glare while maintaining color accuracy.
- XDR display with 1600 nits HDR peak brightness is stunning for creative work
- Nano-texture option genuinely transforms the laptop experience in bright environments
- ProMotion 120Hz makes everything feel incredibly smooth compared to 60Hz competitors
MSI Raider 18 HX (2025)
The biggest, most immersive gaming laptop screen.
- 18" Mini-LED with 240Hz creates an incredibly immersive gaming experience
Performance
MacBook Pro M4
The M4 chip delivers 25-30% CPU improvements over M3 with dramatically better GPU performance. The base 24GB unified memory makes multitasking effortless.
- M4 delivers the biggest generational leap since M1 — 30% faster CPU, 25% faster GPU
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