Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this MacBook Pro, praising its smooth performance for professional tasks like video editing and graphic design, as well as the welcome return of extra ports like HDMI and SD card slot. A couple of users mentioned the absence of a number pad on the keyboard, and one wished for a 2TB SSD upgrade, but no major complaints were noted. Overall, it is considered a great machine for creative professionals.
Pros
- Smooth performance for video editing
- Extra ports including HDMI and SD card
- Handles multiple apps without slowing down
- Great for graphic design and photography
- Fast processing speeds
Cons
- No number pad on keyboard
- No 2TB SSD option at this price point
- Only one user mentioned potential lack of certain ports
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Users mostly praise the Lenovo Legion 5i for its excellent OLED display, smooth performance, and competitive price. The Intel Core Ultra processor paired with an RTX 5060 (or 5070) handles games and heavy workloads well. However, several reviewers note poor battery life (around 2 hours on Quiet mode), WiFi connectivity issues, and the need to keep GPU mode enabled for sustained performance. Overall, it's considered a solid gaming laptop for the price, with caveats about battery and software quirks.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Smooth performance with Intel Core Ultra and RTX 5060/5070
- Competitive price
- High quality build
- Runs demanding software (games, SolidWorks) well
Cons
- Poor battery life (around 2 hours)
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Requires GPU mode for sustained performance
- Software quirks (taskbar icons disappear)
- Bulky included charger
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro | Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M4 Pro 20-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | 3456 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | Wide color (P3) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 2.00 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 80 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.