Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro vs Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024)
The Verdict
Apple's MacBook Pro 16 M2 Pro delivers exceptional display quality with its 1600-nit mini-LED screen and superior color accuracy, making it ideal for creative professionals. Battery life reaches 22 hours, far outlasting the Legion's 7-hour rating. However, Lenovo's Legion 5i Pro counters with a more powerful 14th Gen Intel i9 processor, 32GB standard RAM, and superior gaming capabilities via its 240Hz IPS display. Storage expandability and dual USB-A ports favor the Legion for versatility. For video editing, design, and everyday productivity, the MacBook Pro excels with longevity and build quality. For gaming, content creation needing raw performance, and budget consciousness, the Legion 5i Pro offers better value at $800 less. Choose MacBook Pro for creative workflows prioritizing display and efficiency; select Legion for gaming and maximum processing power.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro if…
- →Outstanding 22-hour battery life for a 16-inch professional laptop
- →Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600-nit HDR peak brightness
- →M2 Pro handles demanding creative workloads like 4K video editing
Buy the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024) if…
- →240Hz QHD+ display is exceptional for competitive and AAA gaming
- →RTX 4070 Laptop GPU delivers excellent 1440p gaming performance
- →i9-14900HX is a powerhouse for streaming and content creation
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding 22-hour battery life for a 16-inch professional laptop
- Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600-nit HDR peak brightness
- M2 Pro handles demanding creative workloads like 4K video editing
- Excellent port selection including HDMI, SD card, and MagSafe
- Fantastic six-speaker sound system with spatial audio
Cons
- Heavy at 2.14 kg — not ideal for frequent travel
- 16 GB base RAM should be 32 GB at $2499
- M3 Pro lineup arrived months later making this a short-lived generation
- macOS limits gaming compared to Windows alternatives
- No Face ID — relies on Touch ID in the keyboard
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024)
Pros
- 240Hz QHD+ display is exceptional for competitive and AAA gaming
- RTX 4070 Laptop GPU delivers excellent 1440p gaming performance
- i9-14900HX is a powerhouse for streaming and content creation
- Dual M.2 SSD slots allow up to 4 TB of storage
- Excellent Lenovo Legion Coldfront cooling keeps temps manageable
Cons
- 5.4 lbs makes it cumbersome for daily carry
- 7-hour battery life drops to 2-3 hours during gaming
- Only one Thunderbolt 4 port
- No SD card reader
- Speakers are adequate but not impressive for a $1,699 laptop
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro | Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm | 14.24 x 10.06 x 0.84 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours wireless web | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe (configurable to 8 TB) | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB unified | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | Apple M2 Pro | Intel Core i9-14900HX (14th Gen) |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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