Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
91.1Performance30.7
74.3Display23.3
63.2Battery29.3
71Portability67.7
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+60) and display (+51). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 68
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- 10% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+350% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+54% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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