Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
VS
66.2Performance49.2
74.3Display26.5
77.1Battery70.7
53Portability70.8
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and performance (+17). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 71
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 53
- 29% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 18% higher Web browsing endurance: 15.3 h vs 13 h
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 19% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+67% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 15.3 h+18% |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.54 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+3% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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