Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro vs Lenovo Legion 9i 16"
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro and Lenovo Legion 9i 16" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $2,499 versus $3,499, a difference of about $1,000. The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro stands out for largest macbook display at 16.2 inches, while Lenovo Legion 9i 16" is praised for rtx 4090 laptop gpu delivers desktop-class gaming performance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro if…
- →Largest MacBook display at 16.2 inches
- →M5 Pro or M5 Max configurations
- →100 Wh battery with 24-hour life
Buy the Lenovo Legion 9i 16" if…
- →RTX 4090 Laptop GPU delivers desktop-class gaming performance
- →240Hz Mini-LED display with 1200-nit HDR is stunning for gaming
- →Integrated liquid cooling system keeps temps and noise impressively low
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro
Pros
- Largest MacBook display at 16.2 inches
- M5 Pro or M5 Max configurations
- 100 Wh battery with 24-hour life
- Thunderbolt 5
- Up to 96GB RAM with M5 Max
Cons
- 2.14 kg is heavy
- $2499 starting price
- Non-upgradable components
Lenovo Legion 9i 16"
Pros
- RTX 4090 Laptop GPU delivers desktop-class gaming performance
- 240Hz Mini-LED display with 1200-nit HDR is stunning for gaming
- Integrated liquid cooling system keeps temps and noise impressively low
- 99.99 Wh battery is the maximum legal limit for flights
- Premium CNC aluminum build feels genuinely luxurious
Cons
- Extremely expensive at $3,499 even for a flagship gaming laptop
- Heavy at 5.56 lbs — not portable for daily carry
- 6-hour battery life means the charger is always needed
- Thunderbolt 4 limited to one port
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro | Lenovo Legion 9i 16" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 5.56 lbs (2.52 kg) |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | CNC aluminum |
| Dimensions | 17.7 x 24.8 x 1.68 cm | 14.24 x 10.28 x 0.78 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 6 hours |
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 99.99 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | Mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 3200 x 2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1200 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB / 96 GB | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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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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