Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
VS
67.1Performance57.9
74.3Display74.3
63.2Battery90
73.1Portability60.1
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) scores 69.1 against 69.4 for Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 58
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 60
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,288 vs 2,895
- 18% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,799
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
- Stronger battery score: 90 vs 63
- 155% higher charging: 245 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 28% higher capacity: 93 Wh vs 72 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Tandem OLED (touch, glossy) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288+48%Top 3% | 2,895Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926+7%Top 20% | 16,816Top 30% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 93 Wh+28% |
| Charging | 96 W | 245 W+155% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+18% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+10% | 17.3 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom, anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (10Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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