Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
  • Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
  • Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) leads Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 overall by 14 points (72 vs 58 out of 100).
  • Key differences: integrated graphics model, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) has Apple M5 Pro GPU vs Intel Graphics; USB type C, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) has 3 vs 2; technology, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) has Unified vs LPDDR5X; Thunderbolt technology, where Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) has Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4; only Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) has fingerprint scanner.
  • Best value: Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (from $1,899) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) leads overall
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) · 66 overall, #47 of 94
72
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 · 66 overall, #47 of 94
58
Key differences
  • Integrated graphics modelApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) Apple M5 Pro GPU vs Intel Graphics
  • USB Type CApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) 3 vs 2
  • TechnologyApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) Unified vs LPDDR5X
  • Thunderbolt technologyApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4
  • Fingerprint scannerApple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) only

Scores by Category

MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro) wins 8 of 14 categories · Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 wins 2

CategoryMacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11Lead
Display
+13
Battery
+13
Memory
+36
Design & Weight
+42
Processor
+85
Storage
Tie
Integrated Graphics
+49
Ports
+7
Connectivity
Tie
Performance
Tie
Webcam
+100
Security
+44
Sound
+23
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
1.82kg
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)

Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)

  • No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11
Processor model
N/A

Integrated Graphics

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11
Integrated graphics model

Memory

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11
Memory capacity
24 GB
N/A
Technology
Memory upgradeable
N/A
No

Storage

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11
Storage capacity
1 TB
N/A
Storage upgradeable
N/A
Yes

Display

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11
Size
16.3 in
16 in
Display resolution
3472 × 2266 px
N/A
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Display type
Brightness
2,000 nits
N/A

Battery

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11
Battery capacity
100 Wh8% more
92.5 Wh

Ports

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11
USB Type C
3
2
Thunderbolt technology

Design & Weight

Feature
MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Pro)
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11
Dimensions
35.55 × 24.42 × 1.60 cm
36.08 × 24.89 × 1.73 cm
Weight
1.82 kg
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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