Question 1

Which is better, Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Pro or Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Pro scores higher overall at 9.3/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Pro scored 9.3/10 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 scored 8.5/10 in our Best Laptops for Music Production 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Pro worth it over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16?

Accepted Answer

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Pro scores 9.3/10 while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 scores 8.5/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Pro is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Laptops for Music Production 2026 category.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M3 Pro vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16: Which to Buy?