Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
66.2Performance50.2
74.3Display26.5
77.1Battery44
53Portability80.5
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and battery (+33). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) 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 50
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 44
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 53
- 43% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+27%Top 15% | 2,462Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+37%Top 12% | 14,767Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+72% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.24 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+1% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 40Gbps (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) |
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