Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
66.2Performance38.8
74.3Display38.4
77.1Battery60
53Portability75.8
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+27). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 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 39
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 60
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 53
- 29% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+6% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+23%Top 15% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+89%Top 12% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+43% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.53 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 13.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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