Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
66.2Performance25.3
74.3Display23.3
77.1Battery29.3
53Portability72.6
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and battery (+48). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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 25
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 29
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 350% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 53
- 37% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 2.16 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| 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 Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+350% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 19% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.37 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+16% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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