Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
66.2Performance46.1
74.3Display35.1
77.1Battery52
53Portability71.9
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and battery (+25). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 52
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 53
- 35% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.16 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+8%Top 15% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+69%Top 12% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+56% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.4 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+15% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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