Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9
78.2Performance44
74.3Display35.3
81Battery46.7
53.3Portability36.8
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and battery (+34). Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 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 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 37
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9
- 64% higher charging: 230 W vs 140 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900Top 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+67% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 230 W+64% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+10% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+30% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with e-shutter (720p option) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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