Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
66.2Performance51.2
74.3Display67.7
77.1Battery78.7
53Portability54.3
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 61.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and display (+7). Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 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 51
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 68
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,200 vs 14,697
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,120 vs 2,566
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 21% higher charging: 170 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+22%Top 15% | 2,566Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+37%Top 12% | 14,697Top 37% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+19% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 170 W+21% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 2.05 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+8% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 20Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro |
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