Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
91.1Performance44
74.3Display38.3
63.2Battery46.7
71Portability43.5
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+47) and display (+36). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 44
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- 41% higher charging: 135 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+21% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W | 135 W+41% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+23% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+38% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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