Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) is the cheaper of the two at $1,599 versus $2,499, a difference of about $900. 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 Pro 5i 16 (2024) is praised for rtx 4070 with high tgp delivers excellent 1440p gaming. 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 Pro 5i 16 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4070 with high TGP delivers excellent 1440p gaming
- →32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD in base config
- →240Hz QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness
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 Pro 5i 16 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4070 with high TGP delivers excellent 1440p gaming
- 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD in base config
- 240Hz QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness
- Excellent thermal performance thanks to Legion Coldfront cooling
- Solid port selection with four USB-A ports
Cons
- Heavy at 2.49 kg — not ideal for daily carry
- Battery life plummets under gaming load
- Design is gamer-focused — not discrete in professional settings
- Loud fans at sustained loads
- Requires large power adapter
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 17.7 x 24.8 x 1.68 cm | 358.0 x 264.9 x 21.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 4 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 5 hours gaming |
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | IPS QHD+ 240Hz |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB | 1 TB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB / 96 GB | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 24-core (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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