Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
Apple's MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro commands a premium at $1999 but delivers exceptional value through its superior Liquid Retina XDR display (1600 nits vs 350), M4 Pro's GPU prowess ideal for creative work, and exceptional 22-hour battery life. Lenovo's IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 offers larger real estate at $999 with a practical 16-inch screen, expandable storage, and solid Intel Core Ultra 7 performance for everyday tasks. Performance-wise, the M4 Pro's unified memory architecture and 16-core GPU significantly outpace the Core Ultra 7 for video editing and 3D work. However, Lenovo provides more ports (USB-A included), better upgrade flexibility, and reasonable performance for office productivity at half the price. Choose the MacBook Pro if professional creative work justifies the investment; select Lenovo for budget-conscious users needing general-purpose computing with a larger display.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 356.2 x 248.2 x 18.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours wireless web | Up to 11 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 84 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | 2.5K IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB unified | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro
Pros
- Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- Long battery life around 22 hours
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports for high-speed I/O
- Excellent build quality and speakers
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Base RAM bumped to 24 GB raises entry cost
- Notch in display divides opinion
- No cellular or touchscreen option
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
Pros
- Strong Intel Core Ultra 7 performance at an accessible price
- 2.5K 120Hz IPS display is excellent for the tier
- Full port suite including SD card and USB-A
- Upgradeable RAM and SSD
- 84 Wh battery supports all-day use
Cons
- Plastic base panel feels less premium
- Display brightness of 350 nits is modest
- No discrete GPU on base model
- Fans audible under sustained workloads
- Heavier than comparable ultrabooks
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