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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is typically geared towards professionals in need of high computing power for tasks such as video editing, music production, software development, and design work. It offers robust performance, a high-resolution display, excellent build quality, and strong speakers, but it is less portable due to its weight and size, and its cost is higher compared to many other laptops. The Lenovo V15, on the other hand, might be more suitable for everyday use, like web browsing, word processing, and less intensive applications. It is more affordable and lighter, which makes it easier to carry around, but it won't match the MacBook in terms of performance or screen quality. If budget is a concern and mobility is important for basic tasks, the Lenovo V15 could be a good choice, whereas if you require top-notch performance and a premium display for more demanding software and workload, and you're okay with a heavier device and a higher price, the MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) might be the better option. Give Feedback
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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
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.3
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is well-regarded for general use due to its high-quality IPS display, good performance from its Intel i7 processor and ample RAM, combined with excellent build quality and a long battery life, but it is less portable due to its weight. The Lenovo V15 is also suited for general use with its sufficient RAM and AMD Ryzen 5 processor, offering better portability thanks to being lighter and having a modest battery life, but falls short in screen quality with its TN panel and has a less robust build and speaker quality compared to the MacBook Pro.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.3
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 V15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior processing power, dedicated graphics unit, and higher quality display, all of which significantly enhance performance and visual detail important in such tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
7.3
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.1
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
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
5.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Apple MacBook Pro 16's display has a high resolution and brightness, along with an IPS panel that offers wide viewing angles and consistent colors, making it ideal for everyday tasks and media consumption. Engineering and design professionals benefit from the MacBook's wide color gamuts, which ensure accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing and graphic design. However, its refresh rate is not as high as specialized gaming displays, making it less suited for 3D applications where smooth motion is critical.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
6.7
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$579
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.1
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
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a dedicated AMD Radeon Pro GPU, which is better suited for 3D applications than typical integrated GPUS, but the 60Hz screen refresh rate is not ideal for the most competitive gamers, and MacOS restricts many popular games from running.
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 V15 both have good portability.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 480p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 1 | |
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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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."
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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