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MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
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Legion 9i
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
  • Excellent for general use
  • Excellent for software development
  • Excellent for content creation
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Good portability
  • Best in class battery life
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
  • Best in class for engineering and design
  • Excellent for gaming and AI
  • Best in class overall display quality

Key differences

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General Use

9.4
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
8.4
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 9i is very good.

Gaming and AI

7.9
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
9.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is good.

Content Creation

9.4
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
8.7
8.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 9i is very good.

Software Development

9.4
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
8.3
8.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 9i is very good.

Screen Quality

9.3
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
9.7
16.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 9i for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.

Battery

17.5 Hours
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
3.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
Fair
16.2in
SIZE
16.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has very good build quality.

Cost

$3,699
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
$3,888
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$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has a price of $3,699 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,888.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

9.4
MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Legion 9i
9.7
8.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 9i to be best in class for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) and the Lenovo Legion 9i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)Lenovo Legion 9i
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)Lenovo Legion 9i

GENERAL

Price
$3,699
$3,888
Release Date
January 1, 2023October 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66''14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01''
Weight
4.7 lbs5.64 lbs
Width
14.01"14.08"
Depth
9.77"10.93"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2 Max (12C)Intel i9-13980HX
RAM
64 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
17.5 Hours3 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.6 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16.2"16"
Display Technology
Mini LEDMini LED
Resolution
3456 x 22343200 x 2000
Refresh Rate
120Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
487 nits682 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108.5/10
Portability Score
7.6/106.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/109.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
33
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
43
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)

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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 9i

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PCMag

Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."

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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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