Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
66.2Performance54.1
74.3Display39.9
77.1Battery73.3
53Portability35.7
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+34) and portability (+17). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 54
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 36
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- 64% higher charging: 230 W vs 140 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+357% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+9%Top 28% | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+17%Top 19% | 17,201Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+25% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 230 W+64% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+8% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+33% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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