Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
42.5Performance64.7
—Graphics92.6
74.3Displayspec-based64.4
82.1Batteryspec-based73.3
73.1Portabilityspec-based32.5
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3)7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) scores 64.7 against 64.9 for Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3)
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 40% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 26 mm
- 36% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.43 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 43
- 329% higher charging: 300 W vs 70 W
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 66% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,885 vs 11,966
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,099Top 13% | 3,089Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,966Bottom 34% | 19,885+66%Top 11% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | 17.3 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W | 300 W+329% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+36% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+40% | 26 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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