Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)
91.1Performance63
—Graphics97.5
74.3Displayspec-based75.1
99.5Batteryspec-based99.9
53.3Portabilityspec-based27.4
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 71.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28). Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) 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 63
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 19,081
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 42% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,336 vs 3,052
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H)
- 186% higher charging: 400 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (glossy, non-touch, G-SYNC) |
| 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 Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (175W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280; one slot PCIe 5.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+42%Top 1% | 3,052Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+58%Top 1% | 19,081Top 16% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W | 400 W+186% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg+16% | 2.57 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+37% | 26.7 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DP 2.1, 95-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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