Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
66.2Performance44
74.3Display23.3
77.1Battery29.3
53Portability67.7
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and battery (+48). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 29
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 53
- 25% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+113% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.62 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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