Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H)
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91.1chipPerformancechip66.1
—Graphics97.5
74.3Displayspec-based75.1
—Batteryspec-based99.9
62.1Portabilityspec-based27.7
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 72.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25). 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 PROLED (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 66
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 82% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 30% lower weight: 1.8 kg vs 2.56 kg
- 13% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $4,799
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.3 ″+2% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | — | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+82% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max (32-core GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, up to 175W) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | Unified memory | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | 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 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 99.9 Wh |
| Charging | — | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8 kg+30% | 2.56 kg |
| Thickness | — | 26.7 mm |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10H) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 27 | Windows 11 Home |
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