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MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) vs IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5050)

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Quick verdict

  • IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5050) is better for light to carry.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) is better for good screen.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) leads on memory and storage.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) leads on display.
  • IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5050) leads on battery and build.
  • IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5050) is the cheaper option at ₹2,61,369.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Memory and storage MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Display MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Battery and build IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5050)

Specifications side by side

Spec
MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5050)
Overview
Type
Creator
Creator
Operating system
macOS
Windows
OS edition
macOS
Windows 11 Home
Model number
—
16IPH11 (83SK)
Performance
Processor
Apple M5 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Intel Core Ultra 7 356H
Processor brand
Apple
Intel
CPU cores
18
—
Copilot+ PC
—
Yes
Graphics
Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
Dedicated graphics
No
Yes
Graphics memory
—
8 GB
Memory and storage
RAM
36 GB (better)
32 GB
RAM type
Unified memory
LPDDR5X-8533
Storage
2 TB (better)
1 TB
Storage type
SSD
SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC
Display
Display size
16.2"
16"
Resolution
3456 x 2234
2880 x 1800
Display panel
Liquid Retina XDR
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,000 nits (better)
500 nits
Battery and build
Battery
100 Wh
—
Charger
140 W
170 W
Weight
2.15 kg
1.7 kg (better)
Thickness
16.8 mm
15.9 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Space Black, Silver
Luna Grey
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 6
Ports
MagSafe 3 port, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Right Side:; Power Button; SD Card Reader; 2 x USB-A (USB 10Gbps); Left Side:; DC-in (select models only); HDMI 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz); 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB 40Gbps); Audio Combo Jack
Warranty
—
1 year

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Price and availability

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MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

₹5,39,900

IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5050)

₹2,61,369

Pros and cons

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

  • Pro: 100 Wh battery, larger than 78% of the 14 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 84% of the 13 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.15 kg)

IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5050)

No stated figure stands out against similar models on Comparezi, either way.

Which should you buy?

IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, RTX 5050) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹2,61,369.

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