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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has higher storage, more memory, a more powerful Intel i7 processor, and better graphics with AMD Radeon Pro 5300M compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" with lower storage, less memory, a basic Intel i3 processor, and integrated graphics. The MacBook Pro has a high-resolution IPS display giving vivid colors and sharp images, while the IdeaPad has a lower resolution TN panel with more basic color representation and viewing angles. The MacBook Pro is also made of premium materials and offers a higher build quality, but it's heavier and thicker than the lightweight IdeaPad 3. On operating systems, the MacBook runs MacOS while the IdeaPad runs Windows 11 Home, each having their own distinct ecosystems and user experiences. For those who prioritize performance for demanding tasks, and can accommodate a higher budget, the MacBook Pro is an excellent choice. However, if you're looking for something more affordable for general use, and don't require advanced computing capabilities, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is a very practical option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.2
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers better performance with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, and longer battery life, making it well-suited for general use; on the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality TN display, and while it's lighter which aids portability, its battery life doesn't match the MacBook Pro, which compromises its utility for longer, versatile usage.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.8
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU delivers fair 3D performance, which is suited for less demanding games and content creation, while its screen's high resolution and color accuracy enhance visual tasks, but note that it runs MacOS and many popular games are not available.
Engineering and Design
7.5
5.8
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for engineering and design tasks primarily due to its superior CPU, larger RAM capacity, and more capable dedicated AMD Radeon GPU, along with a higher-resolution, brighter IPS screen that covers a wider range of colors. Additionally, while the MacBook Pro is slightly heavier, indicating less portability, the tradeoff is balanced by its better keyboard, speakers, and lower operating noise, which are all more conducive to the demanding workloads of engineering and design professionals.
Content Creation
8.0
6.3
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9
6.3
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.8
5.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 16 offers a high-resolution display with abundant brightness and excellent color reproduction, making it suitable for general use and demanding engineering tasks where color accuracy for Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 is critical. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with its lower resolution and dimmer screen, doesn't deliver the same level of clarity and vibrancy, which could make it less appealing for general use and professional design work. For 3D applications and gaming, refresh rate is key, and the MacBook's standard laptop refresh rate isn't optimized for these uses, while the IdeaPad 3 also falls short in providing the high refresh rates needed for smooth visual performance in these areas.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
10.0
6.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$360
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" both have good portability.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $360 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 35 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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