Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
VS
73.1Performance57.9
74.3Display74.3
92.2Battery90
53.6Portability60.1
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.1 to 69.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and battery (+2). Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) 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 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 58
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,509 vs 16,816
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,836 vs 2,895
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $2,799
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 54
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 75% higher charging: 245 W vs 140 W
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 11% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.14 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Tandem OLED (touch, glossy) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 20-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,836+33%Top 5% | 2,895Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,509+34%Top 4% | 16,816Top 30% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+8% | 93 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 17 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 245 W+75% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.9 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+3% | 17.3 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom, anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W, 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 | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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