Dell Pro Max 18 Plus vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10)
75.3Performancespec-basedchip65.6
97.1Graphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based64.4
94.7Batteryspec-based73.3
20Portabilityspec-based36.4
5 spec wins — Dell Pro Max 18 Plus4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Max 18 Plus scores 65.2 against 65.1 for Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Max 18 Plus edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus
- Stronger graphics score: 97 vs 88
- 300% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 59% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 21,744 vs 13,644
- 20% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 14% higher charging: 280 W vs 245 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10)
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 3.25 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 26 mm vs 31.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Laptop (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) |
| RAM | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (CAMM2) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD (2x 1TB, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,024Top 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,887Top 6% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 21,744+59%Top 19% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+20% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+14% | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.25 kg | 2.3 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 31.7 mm | 26 mm+18% |
| Material | Magnesium alloy (90% recycled magnesium top and bottom covers) | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, 80Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 2.5GbE, SD card reader, headset jack, optional smart card reader | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, one with 65-100W USB 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP HDR RGB+IR (1080p FHD HDR on base configurations) | 5MP with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (Windows Hello); optional 8MP RGB+IR camera | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 18 Plus | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 AMD (16AFR10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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