Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H)
VS
78.2Performancechip66.1
74.3Display75.1
81Battery99.9
53.3Portability27.7
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 68.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+26) and performance (+12). Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) 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 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 66
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 28
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 37% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 26.7 mm
- 16% lower weight: 2.15 kg vs 2.56 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H)
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 81
- 186% higher charging: 400 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| 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 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, up to 175W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot + M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800Top 3% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 400 W+186% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+16% | 2.56 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+37% | 26.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, one with USB PD 95-100W input), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always-on), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), RJ-45 2.5GbE, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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