Head to head

MacBook Pro 16" (2024) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16

MacBook Pro 16" (2024) leads 6 to 4 on the 10 rankable specs, but Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs $700 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel: MacBook Pro 16" lists Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02); Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 lists 3.2K PureSight Pro Mini-LED Touch (Lenovo sheet, 2026-09-02).
Processor: MacBook Pro 16" lists Apple M3 Max (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02); Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 lists Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Lenovo sheet, 2026-09-02).
Memory: MacBook Pro 16" lists 36GB unified (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02); Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 lists 32GB LPDDR5x (Lenovo sheet, 2026-09-02).
Claimed battery life: MacBook Pro 16" lists Up to 22 hours video (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 lists ~6–8 hours mixed use (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Size: MacBook Pro 16" lists 16.2 inches (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02); Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 lists 16.0 inches (Lenovo sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

MacBook Pro 16" (2024)

$2,4996 spec wins

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16

$1,7994 spec wins

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Straight answer

Overall: 6 to 4

Buy the MacBook Pro 16".

Leads 6 of 10 rankable overall specs; Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 takes 4.
Memory: 36GB unified vs 32GB LPDDR5x
Claimed battery life: Up to 22 hours video vs ~6–8 hours mixed use
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is $700 cheaper. Pay the difference only if memory matters to you.

Check first: the MacBook Pro 16" has no touchscreen. the MacBook Pro 16" has macOS, not Windows. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

6 MacBook Pro 16"10 rankable of 29 specsLenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 4

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No touchscreenrow
No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.
Trips:MacBook Pro 16" · NoClear:Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 · Yes
RAM cannot be upgradedrow
The memory you buy today is the memory you keep.
Trips:MacBook Pro 16" · No (soldered)Trips:Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 · No (soldered)
macOS, not Windowsrow
Windows-only software such as some CAD, games and corporate VPN clients needs a workaround.
Trips:MacBook Pro 16" · macOSClear:Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 · Windows 11
Over 4 lb (1.8 kg)row
Heavy in a backpack on a daily commute.
Trips:MacBook Pro 16" · 4.7 lbTrips:Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 · 4.9 lb

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

4 of 4 differ

Panel≠

Apple

Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED

Lenovo

3.2K PureSight Pro Mini-LED Touch

Processor≠

Apple

Apple M3 Max

Lenovo

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H

Memory

Apple

36GB unified

Lenovo

32GB LPDDR5x

Claimed battery life

Apple

Up to 22 hours video

Lenovo

~6–8 hours mixed use

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Apple: What to watch for

Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

Lenovo: What to watch for

Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

MacBook Pro 16"$2,4996 wins

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16$1,7994 wins

Display Performance Build & input Ports Battery Software

25 of 29 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Display

leads 3-2

Display specifications. Middle column is MacBook Pro 16" (2024), right column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16.
Size	16.2 inches (wins this row: higher)	16.0 inches
Panel	Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED	3.2K PureSight Pro Mini-LED Touch
Resolution	3456 × 2234 (wins this row: higher)	3200 × 2000
Refresh rate	120 Hz ProMotion	165 Hz (wins this row: higher)
BrightnessNot on the official sheet	1,000 nits SDR / 1,600 nits HDR peak	1,200 nits peak HDR / 600 nits SDR (wins this row: higher)
Color	P3, True Tone	100% DCI-P3, 100% Adobe RGB
Touchscreen	No	Yes (wins this row: has it)

Performance

4 differences

Performance specifications. Middle column is MacBook Pro 16" (2024), right column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16.
Processor	Apple M3 Max	Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Graphics	Up to 40-core Apple GPU (unified)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6)
Memory	36GB unified (wins this row: higher)	32GB LPDDR5x
RAM upgradable	No (soldered)	No (soldered)
Storage	1TB SSD	1TB SSD
Storage upgradable	No (soldered)	Yes (2× M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots) (wins this row: has it)

Build & input

leads 2-0

Build & input specifications. Middle column is MacBook Pro 16" (2024), right column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16.
Weight	4.7 lb (2.14 kg) (wins this row: lower)	4.9 lb (2.23 kg)
Thickness	16.8 mm (wins this row: lower)	18.2 mm
Materials	Aluminum unibody	CNC aluminum chassis
Keyboard	Magic Keyboard with Touch ID	Backlit Yoga keyboard with 1.5mm travel
Trackpad	Force Touch, large	Large glass precision trackpad
Webcam	1080p Center Stage	5MP IR webcam with privacy e-shutter
Speakers	Six-speaker Spatial Audio	6-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos

Ports

4 differences

Ports specifications. Middle column is MacBook Pro 16" (2024), right column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16.
Thunderbolt / USB-C	3× Thunderbolt 4	1× Thunderbolt 4 + 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
SD card	SDXC	Full-size SD card slot
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	No
Headphone jack	Yes (3.5 mm)	Yes (3.5 mm)
Charger	140W USB-C + MagSafe 3	170W Slim Tip

Battery

leads 1-0

Battery specifications. Middle column is MacBook Pro 16" (2024), right column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16.
Claimed battery lifeNot on the official sheet	Up to 22 hours video (wins this row: higher)	~6–8 hours mixed use

Software

2 differences

Software specifications. Middle column is MacBook Pro 16" (2024), right column is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16.
Operating system	macOS	Windows 11
Repairability	Low (soldered memory/storage)	Medium (Dual SSD slots upgradable; RAM soldered)

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

MacBook Pro 16" (2024) source Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

MacBook Pro 16" (2024)

16-inch creative workstation with M3 Max, mini-LED XDR display, and all-day battery.

M3 Max sustained performance
Mini-LED XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion
18+ hour video playback battery

What you give up

No touchscreen
Soldered RAM and SSD
macOS-only software

Full MacBook Pro 16" (2024) specs →

Pick this one if

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16

Creator 16-inch laptop with 3.2K 165Hz Mini-LED touch display and dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics.

Bright 3.2K 165Hz Mini-LED touchscreen hitting 1,200 nits HDR
Dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU handles video editing and games
Dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots allow storage upgrades

What you give up

Short 6–8 hour battery life under mixed creator workloads
Relatively heavy at 4.9 lb with 170W power adapter

Full Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 specs →

Best for each use

Travel

In a bag every day: weight, battery, a screen you can read on a train

For travel, buy the MacBook Pro 16".

Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 takes 1.
Claimed battery life: Up to 22 hours video vs ~6–8 hours mixed use
Weight: 4.7 lb vs 4.9 lb
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is $700 cheaper. Pay the difference only if claimed battery life matters to you.

Heavy work

Video, 3D, compiles or games: CPU, GPU, memory and panel quality

Tied on heavy work. Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is cheaper.

The 2 rankable heavy work specs split 1 to 1.
Saves $700 at list price.

Longevity

Keep it five years: upgradable parts, repairability, ports without dongles

Too close to call on longevity from the spec sheets. Only storage upgradable is rankable here.

Repairability: Low vs Medium
Thunderbolt / USB-C: 3× Thunderbolt 4 vs 1× Thunderbolt 4 + 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 2

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

MacBook Pro 16" (2024) spec sheet Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: MacBook Pro 16" (2024) ↗ · Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the MacBook Pro 16" or the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16?

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs $700 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the MacBook Pro 16" or Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16?

MacBook Pro 16" has this deal-breaker: no touchscreen. No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.

Which is better for travel, the MacBook Pro 16" or the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16?

For travel, buy the MacBook Pro 16". Leads 3 of 4 rankable travel specs; Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 takes 1. Claimed battery life: Up to 22 hours video vs ~6–8 hours mixed use

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 29 specs tracked here, 19 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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