Razer Blade 16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 Comparison

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Razer Blade 16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade 16 and MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023, two laptops from Razer and Apple. Razer Blade 16 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 was launched in October 2023. There is only 9 months difference between Blade 16 and MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Razer Blade 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Razer Blade 16 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 13950HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
355 x 244 x 21.99 mm (13.98 x 9.61 x 0.87 inches)
Weight: 2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 Key Specs

Launched in October 2023
16.2" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Apple M3 Pro
GPU: Apple M3 Pro GPU (18-core)
18GB Ram
355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm (14 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 2.14 kg (4.72 lbs)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 was replaced by Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 2024. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 2024 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 2024 vs Razer Blade 16

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade 16 and MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade 16 over Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023

Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 58 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	16.8 TFLOPS vs 9.2 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 over Razer Blade 16

Weight	2.14 kg vs 2.45 kg	0.31 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.2% vs ~85.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.4 mm vs 5.2 mm	1.8 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.2 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	254 ppi vs 189 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3456 x 2234 pixels vs 2560 x 1600 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Avg. MSRP Price	$2400-2800 vs $3200-3600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 and Razer Blade 16

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs October 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left, Right	Flexible charging positions
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 and Razer Blade 16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Razer Blade 16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Blade 16 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)	2.14 kg (4.72 lbs)
Surface Area	866 cm2 (134.3 inches2)	882 cm2 (136.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.7%	~86.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.2 mm	~3.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.15 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.33 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black, Gray

Comparison of the Razer Blade 16 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Blade 16 weighs 2.45 kg (5.4 lbs), whereas the MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 weighs 2.14 kg (4.72 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 2.45 kg

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 2.14 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 22.00 mm

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 16.80 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Razer Blade 16 is 0.15 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Razer Blade 16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i9 13950HX	Apple M3 Pro Apple M3 Max
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	3.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.5 GHz
Number of Cores	24	12
Number of Threads	32	12
L3 Cache	36 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Apple M3 Pro GPU (19-core)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2082	1971
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	28953	14996

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Razer Blade 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i9 13950HX

Laptops with: Apple M3 Pro

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GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	Apple M3 Pro GPU (18-core)
Base Clock Frequency	1545 MHz	500 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1890 MHz	1600 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	115 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS	9.2 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	128 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	3072	2304
TMUs	96	144
ROPs	48	72

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Razer Blade 16 has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 9.2 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	18GB 36GB 48GB 64GB 96GB 128GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Custom

The MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 provides a larger RAM capacity of 18 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Blade 16's RAM capacity of 16 GB.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	95.1 Wh	100 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left, Right
Charge Power	280 / 330 W	140 W

On the other hand, the MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Blade 16's 95 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 95 Wh

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 100 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 8 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Blade 16's storage capacity of 4 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB
Upgradable	Yes	No
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Razer Blade 16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Blade 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Blade 16 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 has a larger16.2" display.The total usable screen area of the Blade 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023's total usable screen area is 761cm² / 118inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 features a higher pixel density with 254 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 189 ppi

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 254 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 16 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Blade 16 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 500 nits

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 600 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Razer Blade 16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Blade 16 is equipped with 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Blade 16 and MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Blade 16 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Blade 16 and MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Blade 16 and MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Blade 16 and MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Blade 16 and MacBook Pro 16 M3, 2023 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes