Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
66.2Performance44
74.3Display29.2
77.1Battery64
53Portability68.9
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+45) and performance (+22). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 64
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 53
- 24% lower weight: 1.64 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+12% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+357% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+37% | 73 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.64 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.6 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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