Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
91.1Performance64.7
74.3Display64.4
63.2Battery73.3
71Portability32.5
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 60.7, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and performance (+26). Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) 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 65
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 64
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 33
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 19,885
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 63
- 213% higher charging: 300 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: $1,499 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+40%Top 4% | 3,089Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+48%Top 4% | 19,885Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 96 W | 300 W+213% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+33% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+40% | 26 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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