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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is positioned as a premium laptop with a higher price tag, offering a specialized Apple M3 chip suited for general use, engineering, and creative tasks, especially with its high-resolution Mini LED display. It boasts a longer battery life and robust build quality. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is more affordable, offering a balance of productivity and gaming potential with its Intel processor and Nvidia graphics, while also having a good display, but lower battery life compared to the MacBook Pro. If budget is a constraint and gaming is a priority, the IdeaPad may be more suitable. However, the MacBook Pro excels in creative tasks, build quality, and longer use without recharging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
- Very good for general use
- 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 IdeaPad Pro 5i
- The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.8
7.7
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) stands out for general use due to its superior screen quality provided by a Mini LED display with a higher resolution and brightness, longer battery life, and a powerful CPU and GPU combo native to Apple's ecosystem, all contributing to seamless multitasking and media use, though at the expense of portability due to its weight and size. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while lighter and thus more portable, offers a decent IPS screen, ample battery life for standard tasks, and good performance with an Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, suitable for a balance of everyday activities and occasional heavier lifting.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is equipped with an Apple M3 Pro CPU and GPU, ensuring high performance for engineering and design, along with a Mini LED screen providing excellent screen quality. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i combines an Intel i7 CPU with an Nvidia RTX GPU, offering strong performance with a high-quality IPS display, both suitable for demanding engineering tasks, while being lighter and hence more portable.
Content Creation
8.9
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.8
16.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16, with its high resolution, bright display, and wide color gamut support including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, makes it ideal for both general use and color-critical tasks in engineering and design. However, its usual lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for 3D applications, which benefit from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while offering a very good display for general use, may not match the MacBook Pro in color accuracy and range, and similarly falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
17.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Build Quality
10.0
7.6
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,099
$950
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $3,099 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.4
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is suited for 3D tasks due to its strong integrated GPU capable of handling complex graphics, combined with a Mini LED screen ensuring high-quality display and color accuracy. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and similar screen refresh rate, excels at gaming performance on Windows, which supports a wider array of popular games compared to MacOS.
Portability
Good
Good
16.2in
SIZE
16.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i both have good portability.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,099 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.7 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.77" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 Pro (12C) | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 18 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.2" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 487 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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