The Apple MacBook Pro is significantly more expensive than the Lenovo Yoga 6. It offers a larger screen, a higher resolution, a more powerful processor and graphics unit, and superior build quality. The MacBook Pro is particularly well-suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work, with its high-end performance and superior screen technology. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is more affordable, has a touchscreen, and is lighter, making it more portable. However, its processing and graphics capabilities are less robust, and it's better for general use than for demanding technical applications. If high performance for advanced tasks and build quality are important to you, and you don’t mind the extra cost and weight, go for the MacBook Pro. But if you prioritize affordability, portability, and touchscreen functionality for everyday tasks, the Yoga 6 could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
Excellent for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
9.0/10
7.6/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is excellent for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) excels in general use owing to its robust CPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality with high brightness and color accuracy, as well as excellent battery life, making it desirable for demanding applications and long working sessions, albeit with lesser portability due to its size and weight. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Yoga 6, though also good for general use, offers a more portable design with a touchscreen at the cost of less powerful performance and screen quality, but it still provides satisfactory battery life and a flexible 2-in-1 form factor for versatile use.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.1/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
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 (2021) is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) excels in 3D applications due to its high-quality GPU and superior screen quality, but its gaming potential is limited as many popular games are not compatible with MacOS. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a decent GPU and refresh rate for fair gaming performance, yet its CPU and screen quality might not match the MacBook Pro for demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.0/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is esteemed for engineering and design use due to its robust CPU and GPU, expansive high-quality Mini LED screen, and a substantial amount of RAM, offering superior performance and screen clarity, although it is less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers good CPU and GPU capabilities for less demanding tasks, a lesser amount of RAM, and a decent quality IPS touchscreen, making it more portable but less suited for intensive engineering and design tasks compared to the MacBook Pro.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7/10
16.2in
SIZE
13.3in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) boasts a high-resolution display and exceptional brightness, making it excellent for general use, while its wide color gamut satisfies engineering and design requirements, but its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications. The Lenovo Yoga 6, with moderate resolution and brightness, provides a satisfactory experience for daily tasks and has good color reproduction for design tasks, yet it falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate. The tradeoff is clear: the MacBook Pro excels in display quality for most tasks but may not be optimal for high-frame-rate needs, whereas the Yoga 6 offers a balance suitable for work and casual use but isn't tailored for high-end gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
17.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
16.2in
SIZE
13.3in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has good 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 Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,949
$1,045
$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 Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
"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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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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