Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11
66.2Performancespec-basedchip75
74.3Displayspec-based64.4
77.1Batteryspec-based90
53Portabilityspec-based68.4
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 wins this laptop face-off, 74.5 to 68.2. Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) 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)
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11
- 256% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 36 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 24% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $3,000 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+6% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU (integrated, 6144 CUDA cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 128 GB+256% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-9400 (unified memory) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4 / Gen 5) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+8% | 93 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.65 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.7 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (10Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 9.2MP IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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