Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
78.2Performance44
74.3Display23.3
66.6Battery33.3
71Portability67.3
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and performance (+34). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 67
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 8% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 5% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+45% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.59 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+18% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector |
| 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 | 12MP Center Stage | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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