Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
66.2Performance64.7
74.3Display64.4
77.1Battery73.3
53Portability32.5
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 60.7, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+21) and display (+10). 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 64
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 33
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 35% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 26 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- 114% higher charging: 300 W vs 140 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+1%Top 28% | 3,089Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+2%Top 19% | 19,885Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+25% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 300 W+114% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+11% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+35% | 26 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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