Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
91.1Performance59.2
74.3Display75.1
99.5Battery78.7
53.3Portability56.9
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 67.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and battery (+21). Lenovo Legion 7i 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 79
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 17,431
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,336 vs 2,935
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 $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 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 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+48%Top 1% | 2,935Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+72%Top 1% | 17,431Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+19% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 245 W+75% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.98 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 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 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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