Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
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63.2Batteryspec-based78.7
73.1Portabilityspec-based56.9
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 69.4 to 66.3. Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) 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)
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,845 vs 2,935
- 22% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.98 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- 155% higher charging: 245 W vs 96 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 16% higher capacity: 84 Wh vs 72 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo Legion 7i 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 | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (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 (M4) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845+31%Top 4% | 2,935Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136Top 37% | 17,431+15%Top 22% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 84 Wh+16% |
| Charging | 96 W | 245 W+155% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+22% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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