Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (16-inch, Gen 11) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)
Verified 2026-10-31
A factual specification comparison between the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (16-inch, Gen 11) and the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro).
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Fully verifiedLaptopReleased · 2026-09-19Announced 2026-09-09
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| Specification | Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (16-inch, Gen 11) | MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.90 kg | M5 Pro: 2.14 kg (4.7 lb), M5 Max: 2.15 kg (4.7 lb) |
| Display | 16-inch OLED touch (OGS), 2.8K 120Hz or 3.2K tandem OLED 120Hz | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR, ProMotion up to 120Hz, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, True Tone, Wide color (P3) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 9 386H; NPU up to 50 TOPS | Apple M5 Pro: 18-core CPU (6 performance + 12 efficiency... per Apple's own count), 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 307GB/s memory bandwidth. Configurable to M5 Max (32-core or 40-core GPU, up to 614GB/s bandwidth). |
| Storage type | 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD; two M.2 slots | SSD, 1TB base, configurable up to 8TB |
| Battery life | Up to 21 hours video playback (2.8K); up to 20 hours (3.2K) | Up to 24 hours video streaming (M5 Pro) / up to 22 hours (M5 Max); up to 17 hours wireless web (M5 Pro) / up to 16 hours (M5 Max) |
| Webcam | 5.0MP + IR camera | 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support, 1080p HD video recording |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) via Apple N1 wireless networking chip |
| Ports | 2x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), headphone / microphone combo jack | Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports up to 120Gb/s, HDMI 2.1, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Operating system at launch | Windows 11 | macOS 27 |
| Biometric authentication | IR camera for Windows Hello (no fingerprint reader) | Touch ID |
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Configurations
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (16-inch, Gen 11)
No configurations recorded.
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)
- 1024GB / 24GB RAM
- 1024GB / 48GB RAM
- 2048GB / 48GB RAM
Cameras
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (16-inch, Gen 11)
No camera data recorded.
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)
- Front · Center Stage: 12MP
Specifications
| Specification | Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (16-inch, Gen 11) | MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 1.90 kg | M5 Pro: 2.14 kg (4.7 lb), M5 Max: 2.15 kg (4.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 360.8 x 248.9 x 17.3 mm | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm |
| Colors | Thunder grey | Space Black, Silver |
| Build materials | Aluminium | Not disclosed |
| Keyboard | Not disclosed | Backlit Magic Keyboard (78 ANSI / 79 ISO keys with 12 full-height function keys), Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad |
| Display | ||
| Display | 16-inch OLED touch (OGS), 2.8K 120Hz or 3.2K tandem OLED 120Hz | 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR, ProMotion up to 120Hz, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, True Tone, Wide color (P3) |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800, 3200 x 2000 | 3456x2234 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz (ProMotion adaptive) |
| Peak brightness | 1100 nits HDR peak (2.8K), 1600 nits peak (3.2K tandem OLED) | 1000 nits sustained full-screen; 1600 nits peak (HDR); 1000 nits (SDR outdoor) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 9 386H; NPU up to 50 TOPS | Apple M5 Pro: 18-core CPU (6 performance + 12 efficiency... per Apple's own count), 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 307GB/s memory bandwidth. Configurable to M5 Max (32-core or 40-core GPU, up to 614GB/s bandwidth). |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 or RTX 5060 (8GB) or RTX 5070 (12GB) | 20-core GPU (integrated, M5 Pro); configurable to 32-core or 40-core GPU (M5 Max) |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| Storage type | 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD; two M.2 slots | SSD, 1TB base, configurable up to 8TB |
| Memory type | 32GB or 64GB LPDDR5X-7467, soldered | Unified memory: 24GB or 48GB (M5 Pro); configurable up to 128GB (M5 Max) |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery life | Up to 21 hours video playback (2.8K); up to 20 hours (3.2K) | Up to 24 hours video streaming (M5 Pro) / up to 22 hours (M5 Max); up to 17 hours wireless web (M5 Pro) / up to 16 hours (M5 Max) |
| Charging | 170W or 245W adapter | 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable, fast-charge capable with 140W or higher USB PD source |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 92.5 | 100 |
| Camera | ||
| Webcam | 5.0MP + IR camera | 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support, 1080p HD video recording |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) via Apple N1 wireless networking chip |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), headphone / microphone combo jack | Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports up to 120Gb/s, HDMI 2.1, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Software | ||
| Operating system at launch | Windows 11 | macOS 27 |
| Security & Sensors | ||
| Biometric authentication | IR camera for Windows Hello (no fingerprint reader) | Touch ID |
| Security features | Firmware TPM 2.0 | — |
Sources & verification
Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (16-inch, Gen 11)
Verified 2026-10-31MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)
Verified 2026-10-03- Apple Inc.Manufacturer specificationsTier 1
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