Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
78.2Performance47.5
74.3Display41.6
66.6Battery78.7
71Portability75.1
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and performance (+31). Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 42
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- 83% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 23,035 vs 12,578
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,864 vs 2,540
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 71
- 16% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 72 Wh
- 10% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.62 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864+52%Top 8% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+83%Top 5% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 84 Wh+16% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 100 W+4% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.46 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+3% | 16 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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