Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
VS
91.1Performance57.9
74.3Display74.3
99.5Battery90
53.3Portability60.1
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 69.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and battery (+10). 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 90
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 79% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 16,816
- 50% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,336 vs 2,895
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 53
- 75% higher charging: 245 W vs 140 W
- 12% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,799 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | 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 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+50%Top 1% | 2,895Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+79%Top 1% | 16,816Top 30% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+8% | 93 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 245 W+75% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.9 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+3% | 17.3 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom, anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 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 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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