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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is less expensive and offers a balance of performance and build quality suitable for general use, creative tasks, and professionals needing solid battery life and a high-resolution display. However, if you require top-tier performance for gaming, 3D work, or intensive machine learning tasks, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is designed with these demands in mind, though it will cost more and likely be bulkier and heavier, thus less portable. The MacBook Pro is a versatile choice for everyday and professional work, but the Legion is tailored for high performance in specialized situations, with tradeoffs in price and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Best in class overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.4
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a solid CPU, plenty of RAM for everyday tasks, and a high-quality screen, which makes it good for general use, and the additional advantages of excellent portability and longer battery life enhance its suitability for non-intensive daily tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a screen with a higher refresh rate, making it very good for both general use and more demanding applications, although its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less ideal for on-the-go users.
Gaming and AI
6.4
9.1
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i outperforms the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) for gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a screen refresh rate that's much higher, providing smoother visuals. Additionally, while the MacBook Pro has a high-quality display, it's limited by lower graphical performance and a standard refresh rate; it also runs macOS, which is not compatible with many popular games that are available on the Legion Pro 7i's Windows platform.
Engineering and Design
7.5
9.3
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro offers superior CPU and GPU capabilities, double the RAM, and a higher refresh rate display, which translates to better performance in engineering and design tasks compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its older CPU and lower RAM.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both very good for content creation, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 showcases a screen with high resolution and bright display, making it advantageous for activities like web browsing and video streaming that most general users perform. For engineering and design, its ability to reproduce a wide range of colors with accuracy makes it ideal for professionals who require precise color work. However, its lower refresh rate limits its effectiveness for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion and faster screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,930
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,930.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.9
8.2
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be very good for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $1,930 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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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 Legion Pro 7i
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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