The MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a great balance between performance and portability, which makes it suitable for professionals who need power for tasks like video editing, music production, and software development, but also value a sleek design and good battery life. However, its graphical capabilities may not match those of high-performance gaming laptops. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 likely focuses on top-tier performance with a strong emphasis on gaming or 3D-intensive tasks, often having superior graphics capability and faster screens, but this can come at a cost of reduced battery life and increased bulk, making it less portable. If you mostly undertake tasks that require high processing power and graphics performance, and portability isn't your primary concern, the Lenovo LOQ 16 might be the better option. However, if you prefer a balance of performance and portability with a more attractive price point for general professional use, then the MacBook Pro 16 may be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) with its AMD Radeon Pro 5300M graphics and a standard 60Hz display refresh rate is more modest in performance and screen responsiveness, making it fair for 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences; however, keep in mind that macOS limits access to many popular games, which isn't an issue with the Windows-based Lenovo.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro's high-resolution display and LED-backlit panel with bright and vibrant colors make it ideal for general use and engineering, where precision and color accuracy are crucial. Its wide color gamut coverage ensures engineers and designers can see true-to-life colors, essential for detailed work. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 might not match the MacBook's screen fidelity for general tasks and falls short for 3D applications and gaming due to a lower refresh rate, which is less smooth for fast-moving visuals.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) excels in general use due to its high screen quality, superior battery life, and better portability, whereas the Lenovo LOQ 16, while still good for general use, offers a higher screen refresh rate and potentially better performance for CPU and GPU-intensive tasks but falls short in battery life and portability.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16, with its high-quality screen and better GPU, offers a seamless experience for design-related tasks and is more portable, making it a solid choice for engineering and design professionals who prioritize display quality and mobility. However, the Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts a faster CPU and a more powerful GPU, which can handle complex engineering simulations and designs more efficiently, but it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, which may affect its portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
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
7.9/10
7.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for software development.
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 LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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