Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver
Core i9-14900HX · 16GB · 2025
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
M4 Max · 16.2″ XDR · Up to 128 GB unified
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver lands at 93 and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) if…
- ✓Outstanding battery under load
- ✓XDR mini-LED display
- ✓Silent sustained performance
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver | MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Core i9-14900HX | — |
| RAM | 16GB | ▲ Up to 128 GB unified |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB SSD | Up to 8 TB SSD |
| Color | Silver | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M4 Max (16C CPU / 40C GPU) |
| Display | — | 16.2″ Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz |
| Weight | — | 2.14 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh |
| Ports | — | 3× TB5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 |
| OS | — | macOS 15 |
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
- +Outstanding battery under load
- +XDR mini-LED display
- +Silent sustained performance
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited gaming library
- −Ports starboard-heavy
FAQ: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver vs MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
Which is better, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)? +
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver worth the price? +
At $2,799, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) worth the price? +
At $3,499, MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in display.
Does Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Silver or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.