Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
66.2Performance59.3
74.3Display44.8
77.1Battery73.3
53Portability54.4
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and performance (+7). 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 59
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 73
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 25% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 80 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)
- 75% higher charging: 245 W vs 140 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 12% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+7% | 15.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+8%Top 28% | 2,895Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+14%Top 19% | 17,711Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+25% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 245 W+75% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.9 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+22% | 21.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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