Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11
91.1chipPerformancechip75
74.3Displayspec-based64.4
—Batteryspec-based90
62.1Portabilityspec-based68.4
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 74.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16). Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n 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 PROLED (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 75
- 82% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11
- 256% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 36 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $3,000 vs $4,799
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+7% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | — | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+82% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max (32-core GPU) | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU (integrated, 6144 CUDA cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 128 GB+256% |
| RAM type | Unified memory | LPDDR5X-9400 (unified memory) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4 / Gen 5) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 92.5 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.65 kg+8% |
| Thickness | — | 16.7 mm |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD 3.0, 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 | Bluetooth 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 9.2MP IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 27 | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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