Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
91.1Performance59.9
74.3Display55.5
99.5Battery73.3
53.3Portability29.1
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and battery (+26). Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 60
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 29
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- 114% higher charging: 300 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+50%Top 2% | 2,889Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+66%Top 2% | 18,126Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+24% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 300 W+114% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+14% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+38% | 27 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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