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MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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IdeaPad 5 15"
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
  • The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019).

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.5
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
6.8
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.

Content Creation

8.0
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
7.4
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good.

Software Development

7.9
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
7.4
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.8
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
6.5
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
7.6
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
7.5
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.4
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
6.2
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Battery

12.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
11.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$529
MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
IdeaPad 5 15"
$529
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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $529 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $529.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"

GENERAL

Price
$529
$529
Release Date
October 1, 2019May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64''14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67''
Weight
4.3 lbs4.08 lbs
Width
14.09"14.01"
Depth
9.68"9.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-9750HAMD Ryzen 5 5625U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
12 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
100 Wh57 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
3072 x 19201920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
477 nits341 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.6/10
Portability Score
7.7/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/106.5/10
Webcam
720P1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
42
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
43
Thunderbolt Version
3N/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 5 15"

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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."

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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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