Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
91.1Performance43.7
74.3Display39.9
99.5Battery46.7
53.3Portability41.9
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+53) and performance (+47). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 42
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- 64% higher charging: 230 W vs 140 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+357% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+67%Top 2% | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+144%Top 2% | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+24% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 230 W+64% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+7% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+23% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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