Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
78.2Performance43.7
74.3Display39.9
66.6Battery46.7
71Portability41.9
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and display (+34). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 40
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 42
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- 140% higher charging: 230 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 72 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $3,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+357% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864+49%Top 14% | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+87%Top 9% | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+86% | 7 h |
| Charging | 96 W | 230 W+140% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+30% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+29% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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