Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
87.1Performance30.7
74.3Display23.3
92.2Battery29.3
53.6Portability67.7
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)1 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+63) and performance (+56). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 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 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 29
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 200% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 54
- 24% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.14 kg
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,699
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| 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 Pro) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (18-core) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,295Top 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 28,436Top 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+112% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 17 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.62 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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