Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
66.2Performance59.2
74.3Display75.1
77.1Battery78.7
53Portability56.9
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) scores 68.2 against 67.1 for Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 59
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 19% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 84 Wh
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,200 vs 17,431
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 53
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 75% higher charging: 245 W vs 140 W
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+6%Top 15% | 2,935Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+16%Top 12% | 17,431Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+19% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 245 W+75% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.98 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | 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 | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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