If you prioritize a high-quality display, longer battery life, and a more powerful graphics and processing unit for intensive tasks like video editing or 3D design, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) stands out; it also has a higher build quality and runs macOS, which might be essential for certain software. However, it is less portable due to its weight and comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 offers good performance for most tasks, a gaming-capable graphics card, and more ports, which can be convenient; it runs Windows and is generally less expensive, making it a better budget-friendly option, especially for students or casual users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
Excellent for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Good portability
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021).
Key differences
General Use
9.0/10
7.6/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is excellent for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) excels in general use due to its high-quality CPU and RAM, superior screen quality with Mini LED technology, and longer battery life, while maintaining considerable portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15, suitable for general use, offers a capable processor with a quality IPS display, but has a shorter battery life and is slightly less portable, making it a more budget-friendly option with satisfactory performance for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
7.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
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 15 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) are both good for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has a powerful integrated GPU suited for 3D rendering and a high-quality screen with exceptional color coverage, which is great for designers, but it may not support many popular games due to macOS compatibility issues.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is well-suited for engineering and design use because of its superior Apple M1 Pro chip which integrates a powerful CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a high-resolution Mini LED screen, offering exceptional performance and screen quality.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 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
8.9/10
7.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 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.
Screen Quality
9.4/10
7.1/10
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's screen with its high resolution and bright display provides excellent clarity and detail for general tasks, while its wide color gamut supports accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design work. However, its typical refresh rate is not ideal for 3D applications, which benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals. The Lenovo LOQ 15 offers a good balance with respectable resolution and brightness for everyday use and sufficient color accuracy for engineering and design, but like the MacBook, it falls short for gaming and 3D because of its lower refresh rate.
Battery
17.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 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 (2021) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,949
$1,179
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has a price of $1,949 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
"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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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