Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
91.1Performance59.3
74.3Display44.8
63.2Battery73.3
71Portability54.4
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and display (+30). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 59
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 54
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 63
- 155% higher charging: 245 W vs 96 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 72 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.1 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+49%Top 4% | 2,895Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+66%Top 4% | 17,711Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 96 W | 245 W+155% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+15% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+28% | 21.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with DisplayPort 2.1 and up to 100W PD), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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