Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura
91.1Performancespec-based65.3
—Graphicschip72.5
74.3Displayspec-based58
99.5Batteryspec-based66.7
53.3Portabilityspec-based92.5
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 69.2. Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura 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)
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 76% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 17,109
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,336 vs 3,031
- 33% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura
- 78% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 36 GB
- 55% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+43%Top 1% | 3,031Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+76%Top 1% | 17,109Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+33% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 0.98 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 13.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, USB Power Delivery); no HDMI, USB-A or 3.5mm jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP IR camera with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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