Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
66.2Performance32.1
74.3Display23.3
77.1Battery29.3
53Portability72.8
10 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and battery (+48). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) 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 32
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 29
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 143% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,200 vs 8,311
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 53
- 34% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.16 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+39%Top 15% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+143%Top 12% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.42 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+10% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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