Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
67.1Performancespec-based59.2
—Graphics85
74.3Displayspec-based75.1
63.2Batteryspec-based78.7
73.1Portabilityspec-based56.9
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) scores 69.1 against 69.4 for Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,288 vs 2,935
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 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 (M5) | 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 (M5) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 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 (M5) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288+46%Top 3% | 2,935Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926+3%Top 20% | 17,431Top 22% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 84 Wh+16% |
| Charging | 96 W | 245 W+155% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | 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 (M5) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, 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 (M5) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
Related comparisons
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)vs HONOR WIN H9VSApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)vs MSI Raider A16 HX B8WVSApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)vs Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra AuraVSApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)vs Xiaomi Book Pro 14 (2026)VSLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)vs AI Master M7000VSLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)vs MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWVSLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)vs MSI Raider A16 HX B8WVSLenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)vs Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra AuraVS