Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
91.1Performance25.3
74.3Display23.3
99.5Battery29.3
53.3Portability72.6
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+70) and performance (+66). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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 25
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 29
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 53
- 36% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 2.15 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+350% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336Top 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057Top 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+112% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.37 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+16% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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