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General

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Series

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026

Pro 94Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Marketed North American Pro 9i name. Yoga Pro 9i is an international family name with additional configurations, not an inherited variant.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MX2W3LL/A, MX313LL/A, A3186, Mac16,54Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026A3186, Mac16,5. Order numbers MX2W3LL/A (Silver) and MX313LL/A (Space Black), both 48 GB / 1 TB.

83U90001US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Live exact Model Configurations table rendered in browser. Only US 83U90001US, Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5050, 32 GB, 1 TB, 2.8K OLED and Windows 11 Pro is represented. RTX 5060, RTX 5070 and 3.2K Tandem OLED configurations are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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1992727851871Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026

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Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists the model as discontinued on 2026-03-03.14Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/03/06/apple-discontinued-these-15-products-this-weekRead 10 October 2026MacRumors reports Apple discontinued the 2024 MacBook Pro models in March 2026.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023)16Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (2024), sold with M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023).

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)17Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3,9994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Original US price US$3,999 for the 48 GB / 1 TB, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU model. Excludes sales tax.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026

US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, Space Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Finish: Space Black, Silver.

Thunder Grey1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 10 October 2026Apple markets the MacBook Pro for pro workflows. Stored as creator like the other MacBook Pro entries.

Creator4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Maker family page calls this a creative laptop and identifies creative work as its purpose.

Form factor

Clamshell4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Hinged laptop chassis with a fixed keyboard. No detachable or 360-degree mode is claimed.

Clamshell3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Front/base/side views show a conventional hinged clamshell, without convertible claim.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight. Published 1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cm converted exactly to mm.

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Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

2.15kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight. M4 Max row, 2.15 kg. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

1.9kg(4.2 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Starting at 1.90 kg. Approximate maker laboratory figure, not weighed retail unit.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026MIL-STD-810H military test passed, 21 test items. No claim to every procedure.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Native resolution

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

2880 × 1800px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Pixel density

254ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

212.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec page lists a 16.2 inch IPS panel. Backlight is mini-LED per the review.

OLED1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Backlight

Mini-LED15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: Mini-LED.

None (self-emissive)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 4-5 exact 2.8K OLED is self-emissive. 3.2K Tandem OLED values excluded.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review spec table: glossy. The nano-texture option is not the reference.

Glossy1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Touchscreen

No15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No touch screen. The review lists none.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Stylus

None15Spec databasenotebookcheck.org/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2024-M4-Max.920036.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026No stylus support is listed.

Included1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact Pen row selects Lenovo Yoga Pen Gen 2 in Luna Grey. A separately optional pen case is excluded.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at the native 3456 x 2234 resolution.

BLenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	120

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

10bits6Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-max-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Lists 10-bit colour. Apple states 1 billion colours, which matches 10 bits per channel. The page describes the 14-core, 32-core model with the same display.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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500nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact panel 500 nits typical, identified as SDR typical in the platform sheet.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Ambient light conditions and duration are not stated.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 20261000 nits sustained full-screen XDR brightness, HDR content only. No duration stated.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 20261600 nits peak, HDR content only, below 25 C (footnote 3).

1,100nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 exact 2.8K panel: 1100 nits HDR peak, 500 nits SDR typical. The different Tandem panel has other brightness claims and is excluded.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact panel 100% sRGB claim. Gamut method unstated. Its separate unqualified 100% P3 claim is not relabelled DCI-P3.

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact System Specs Display row for the retained 2.8K panel explicitly says 100% DCI-P3. This source names DCI-P3 directly, unlike the unqualified P3 in PSREF. The maker does not specify a measurement method.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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99%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact panel 99% Adobe RGB claim. Gamut method unstated.

HDR certification

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DisplayHDR True Black 10001Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact Color Calibration row explicitly lists X-Rite factory colour calibration and TCON calibration.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M4 Max (16-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section. The M4 Max comes in a 14-core CPU with 32-core GPU and a 16-core CPU with 40-core GPU. The stored product is the 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU configuration.

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	12	4.5
Efficiency	4	2.6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section lists the 16-core CPU as 12 performance and 4 efficiency cores. Clocks come from the Notebookcheck review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 12 x 4.5 GHz P-core, 4 x 2.6 GHz E-core. Base clocks are not published.

BLenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.1	4.9
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.6	3.5

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 Core Ultra 9 386H row: four P cores, eight E cores and four LP E cores. Separate base/max frequencies retained.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

165Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026

161Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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18MB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 10 October 2026M4 family is built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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50TOPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

GPU

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

GPU brand

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NVIDIA1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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8GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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100W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 installed RTX 5050 row explicitly states 100 W TGP. Dynamic Boost split and mode are unstated.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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2,662MHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 RTX 5050 row explicitly lists 2662 MHz boost clock, not the RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 value.

GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Chip section. 40-core GPU goes with the 16-core CPU.

Intel Graphics2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 386H row: Intel Graphics.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

48GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Memory section lists 48 GB as a configuration of the 16-core CPU. 48 GB is the base memory of the stored 16-core, 40-core model (EveryMac).

32GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026EveryMac lists unified memory without the chip type. LPDDR5X-8533 comes from the Notebookcheck review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

8,533MT/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists LPDDR5X-8533 for the tested 48 GB unit.

7,467MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Memory Slots row explicitly says soldered memory, no slots, dual-channel.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Unified memory, onboard, not upgradable.

Soldered1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the 16-core CPU configuration (128 GB). Not a post-purchase upgrade.

32GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact Max Memory row says 32 GB soldered, not upgradable. Family 64 GB purchases are different board configurations.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Storage section. 1 TB base for the stored configuration. Footnote: 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. Drive model and PCIe generation are not published by Apple.

1TB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact installed 1 TB converted to decimal 1000 GB.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

45Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: PCIe 4.0 SSD (Apple SSD AP1024Z, 1024 GB).

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

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BLenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact table and current platform sheet identify occupied 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and empty 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. The second socket also supports 2242 drives, without creating another connector. General manual slot 1 PCIe 4.0/5.0 wording does not establish PCIe 5.0 for this exact SKU.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4	3	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Charging and Expansion: three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack. Connector sides are not stored because the Apple tour page only captions the 14-inch side views. Symmetric 80 Gbps comes from the Intel source. Apple's up to 120 Gbps is the asymmetric Bandwidth Boost figure.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Lists HDMI 2.1 and an SDXC slot with UHS-II support.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 10 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 delivers 80 Gbps bidirectional. Bandwidth Boost up to 120 Gbps is a display mode and is not stored as the symmetric rate.

BLenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	15
USB-A	USB 10Gbps	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	4.5
USB-A	USB 10Gbps (Always On)	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	10
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact physical protocols and quantities retained. USB-C maximum charging input omitted because current family PDF claims 245 W Lenovo protocol while original complete manual specifies 140 W. Both agree standard USB PD 65-100 W, retained only in notes.3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Left view: Slim Tip, HDMI, two USB-C and audio. Right view: SD and two USB-A. Specifications confirm TB4/USB4 40 Gbps. USB-C output is 5 V x 3 A = 15 W. Regular USB-A output is 5 V x 0.9 A = 4.5 W. Always On output is 5 V x 2 A = 10 W. USB-C highest proprietary input is unresolved because manual 140 W conflicts with current PDF 245 W. The supplied 170 W adapter uses Slim Tip.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 802.11ax at 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz for the 2024 16-inch MacBook Pro group. The 6 GHz band depends on the region.

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Wi-Fi module

Broadcom 0x43885Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 (Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3).

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact current SKU says 5.4. Family hardware-ready 6.0 wording does not establish active 6.0 operation.

Cellular

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No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI (78 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026US keyboard has 78 keys. ISO has 79.

English (US)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 20264Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact fully rendered keyboard configuration explicitly English (US).

Key switches

Scissor6Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-max-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Lists scissor switches for the 16-inch M4 Max.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. Apple does not state the lighting colour or type.

Single colour4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact fully rendered System Specs Keyboard row: White Backlit, Eclipse Black, English (US). White denotes single-colour illumination, distinct from keycap colour.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Apple lists a 78-key (US) keyboard with 12 function keys and an inverted-T arrow cluster. No numeric keypad is listed.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 Input Device: key travel 1.5 mm.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Width150Height95mm(5.9 × 3.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 Force Pad: 95 x 150 mm. Physical width 150 mm, depth 95 mm. Haptic or mechanical type omitted because manual haptic description applies only to selected models and exact configuration does not identify that mechanism.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing. Treated as the haptic type.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

5.0MP1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

No5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Pro and contra list: webcam without Face ID. Touch ID is the only biometric.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Webcam privacy

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Electronic kill switch3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Right view camera switch disables/enables the built-in camera. Electronic kill switch, not a lens cover.

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

61Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Six physical drivers explicitly listed: four 2 W dual-side woofers and two 2 W tweeters.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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12W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Sum of six explicitly rated 2 W drivers, 12 W. Channel count is not substituted.

Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact PSREF Microphone row says 4x Array and the platform sheet says Quad-microphone array. These precise technical counts take precedence over the maker System Specs camera row Dual Microphone wording.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Footnote 17 states an actual rating of 99.6 Wh. The rounded 100 Wh headline is not stored.

92.5Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact table and complete manual both give 92.5 Wh. This takes precedence over the launch article rounded 92 Wh. Manual calls the capacity typical or average in its test environment, distinct from a product-label rated value.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	21
Web browsing	14

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Apple model-level maxima for the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max: up to 21 hours video streaming and 14 hours wireless web. Apple tested August to October 2024 on preproduction systems with the 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB, 2 TB configuration. The stored 16-core, 40-core, 48 GB model was not the tested one. Wireless web browsed 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming used 1080p Safari content over Wi-Fi. Display brightness eight clicks from the bottom, keyboard backlight off. Claims, not measurements. Battery life varies by use and configuration.

BLenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. 140W USB-C Power Adapter.

170W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.

Proprietary1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 10 October 2026Apple fast-charge page and the in-the-box guide: the 140W adapter fast-charges the 16-inch MacBook Pro to about 50 percent in about 30 minutes. Timing varies by settings and conditions. Apple's test models listed there are not M4 Max.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

25Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text: cooling with two fans.

24Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact maker page thermal section explicitly states Lenovo X Power with dual fans. This establishes two physical internal cooling fans. Its unscoped 130 W TDP wording is not treated as a configured CPU or simultaneous CPU/GPU limit.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 10 October 2026Modes: Low Power Mode, Automatic and High Power Mode. Automatic is the default. High Power Mode is available on 2024 or later MacBook Pro with a Pro or Max chip. No power limits are published.

BLenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Name
Adaptive Performance
Extreme Low Power
Extreme Power Boost

Source3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Smart Modes widget explicitly names these three modes. Configured CPU wattages are unstated and omitted.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Touch ID sensor is built into the power button.

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

TPM

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2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-16-core-cpu-40-core-gpu-16-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Shipped with macOS 15.0 (Sequoia), with a prompt to update to 15.1 for Apple Intelligence.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026macOS.

Windows1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

178points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cinebench 2024 single core, 178 points. The review runs benchmarks in the default Automatic mode.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

2,069points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi core, 2069 points in High Performance mode. The Automatic run scored 2015 points.

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

3,880points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 single-core, Automatic mode.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

25,760points5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 multi-core, Automatic mode.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

5,061MB/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, 5 GB read 5060.9 MB/s. Write 6242.8 MB/s.

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	99
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	47.4
Total War: Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	56
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra (HBAO+)	Not available	107
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest (TAA)	Not available	129

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Native macOS titles at 1920 x 1080, preset as named in the review, Automatic mode. Cyberpunk 2077 with FSR off. Average fps only.

BLenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Automatic	Idle	24.1
Automatic	Max load	42.2

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Measured at 15 cm with an Earthworks M23R. Ambient 24.1 dB(A). Idle 24.1 dB(A). Load in Automatic mode reaches about 42.2 dB(A). The 54.7 dB(A) stress-test peak is not stored because the review does not name its power mode.

BLenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.2dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Stress test, hottest point on the top. Automatic mode.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.3°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Stress test, hottest point on the bottom. Automatic mode.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

30.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Palm rest and touchpad area under load.

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	Automatic	17.97
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Automatic	6.75
Video playback	150	Automatic	21.75
Max load	Not available	Automatic	1.08

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review Wi-Fi test at 150 nits: 17 h 58 min. Wi-Fi test at maximum SDR brightness: 6 h 45 min. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p at 150 nits: 21 h 45 min. Full-brightness load test: 1 h 05 min. Automatic mode per the review's stated default.

BLenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

17.97h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

21.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

15.6W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Highest idle reading 15.6 W. Idle minimum 4.7 W, average 15.5 W.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

116.2W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra, 116.2 W average.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

143.7W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Load maximum 143.7 W, short peak with the 140 W adapter.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

50W5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU multi-core load settles at about 50 W after a short 57 W burst in Automatic mode.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

2.149kg(4.7 lb)5Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-M4-Max-im-Test-Der-M4-Max-ist-einer-der-schnellsten-Mobilprozessoren.925344.0.htmlRead 10 October 2026Tested unit: 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48 GB, 1 TB. Weighed 2.149 kg, power adapter 349 g.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Colour certifications

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Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_16-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 6: MacBook Pro 16-inch achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry.

Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Other certifications

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Carbon Neutral Certified, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, Eyesafe Certified 2.0, TÜV Rheinland Advanced Ecosystem Ready, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026In the Box. Polishing cloth only comes with the optional nano-texture display and is excluded.

170 W Slim Tip power adapter (3-pin), Lenovo Yoga Pen Gen 2 (Luna Grey)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact configured 170 W main adapter and Luna Grey Yoga Pen Gen 2 retained. Bundled Accessories row says None. Optional Pen Case and regional bags are excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact configured Power Adapter row selects 170 W Slim Tip (3-pin), distinct from optional no-adapter configurations.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. AppleCare is excluded.

1year1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact US base warranty one year courier or carry-in. Included Upgrade None. No other-market term is inherited.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Carry-in to an Apple Store or authorized provider, or mail-in. No onsite service is listed.

Collect and return, Carry-in1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact US base service courier or carry-in.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001us4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact US part-number page fully rendered in browser. Add To Cart and current October delivery show the exact 83U90001US sold configuration. Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5050, 32 GB, 1 TB, Windows 11 Pro and Luna Grey Pen Gen 2 confirmed.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1215541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121554Read 10 October 2026

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current September 4, 2026 maker sheet read in full. Body dimensions omitted because exact PSREF 360.8 x 248.9 mm differs from manual 360.6 x 247.9 mm. Unscoped GPU-specific battery tests and other-configuration review measurements are omitted.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/157Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026

download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.html3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Complete original manufacturer HTML guide read. Header explicitly Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition 16-inch Gen 11.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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