16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB
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| Feature |  16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max |  Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16.2 inches | 16 inches |
| Processor | Apple M3 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| GPU | Apple GPU up to 40 cores | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 36GB / 48GB | 64GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 1TB |
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General
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Max, 2023) | Legion Pro 5i 16IAX10 |
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Color | Space Black, Silver | Eclipse Black |
Design
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35.57 × 24.81 × 1.68 cm | 36.438 × 26.806 × 2.169–2.595 cm |
| Weight | 2.16 kg | Approximately 2.43 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom |
Display
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 16.2 inches | 16 inches |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED | IPS, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3456 × 2234 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz ProMotion | 240Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR | 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, X-Rite calibration |
Performance
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU | 14-core or 16-core CPU (configuration dependent) | 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, up to 5.4GHz, 36MB cache |
| GPU | Apple GPU up to 40 cores | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | 8GB GDDR7 |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage Type | SSD | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 36GB / 48GB | 64GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 100Wh lithium-polymer | 80Wh rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 22 hours video playback | Up to 4.7 hours MobileMark 30; up to 8.7 hours local video playback |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable | Slim Tip AC charging; USB-C Power Delivery supported |
| Power Adapter | 140W USB-C Power Adapter | 245W Slim Tip AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 5MP webcam with electronic privacy shutter |
| Speakers | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers | Stereo speakers, 2W × 2, optimized with Nahimic Audio |
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming | Dual-microphone array |
| Audio Features | Wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone support | High Definition Audio, Nahimic Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | 6-row keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | 24-zone RGB backlight |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Buttonless multi-touch Precision TouchPad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | No |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 3 × USB-A (one 10Gbps Always On) |
| USB-C | 3 × USB-C ports | 2 × USB-C including Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Three Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s) | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI port | HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K at 60Hz) |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-C | DisplayPort 2.1 over USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 |
| Memory Card Reader | SDXC card slot | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support | 3.5mm headphone / microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | Slim Tip power connector |
Additional Features
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Firmware TPM 2.0, BIOS passwords, electronic camera shutter |
| Cooling | Active cooling system | Lenovo Legion Coldfront Hyper cooling |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support | Lenovo AI Engine+ with LA3 AI chip; Advanced Optimus |
What's in the Box
| Specification | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 - Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 – Core U9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB |
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