The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) excels in performance with its powerful processor and advanced graphics, making it ideal for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming. Its display quality is superior, and it offers a long battery life which benefits those who need to work on the go without frequent charging. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 is a budget-friendly option with modest performance suitable for general use like browsing and office applications. It's lighter and thus more portable, but it has a lower quality display and significantly shorter battery life, making it less suitable for demanding tasks and long hours away from a power source. If cost isn't a barrier and you require top performance and display quality for professional or creative work, the MacBook Pro would be a better choice, whereas for everyday tasks and budget considerations, the Lenovo V15 would suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
Excellent for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent 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 V15
The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
9.1/10
7.3/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) stands out for general use with its higher-quality Mini LED display, more powerful M2 Pro processor, and longer battery life, providing a better user experience especially for those who need high performance and appreciate a crisp and vibrant screen.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is stronger in 3D due to its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which enhance visual performance and smoothness, whereas the Lenovo V15's more modest GPU and standard refresh rate are adequate for gaming and 3D tasks but may not handle more demanding applications as effectively. Additionally, while the MacBook Pro has a high refresh rate ideal for fluid motion in 3D work, it's important to note that many popular games may not be compatible with its MacOS, limiting its gaming potential compared to the Lenovo V15 which runs Windows.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is outfitted with a high-performance CPU and GPU configuration specific to Apple, paired with a Mini LED screen that offers superb quality in terms of color accuracy and brightness, thus making it very good for demanding engineering and design work. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 is equipped with a mid-range AMD CPU and integrated GPU, along with a lower-quality TN panel, which might compromise performance in intensive tasks and lead to an overall fair experience for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
9.1/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent 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
8.9/10
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
9.3/10
5.4/10
16.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 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.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's display offers a high resolution and brightness, and advanced panel technology, which makes it ideal for general use with clear and vibrant visuals. For engineering and design, it covers a wide color gamut, providing accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, the MacBook's refresh rate, while sufficient for most tasks, is lower than what is preferred for 3D applications where smoother motion representation is key.
Battery
17.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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
10.0/10
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) 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
$2,423
$579
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has a price of $2,423 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
"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."
"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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