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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 — Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ Mini-LED 240Hz
Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10

Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ Mini-LED 240Hz

91
/ 100
From $2,899
VS
MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB — M4 · 16GB · 2024
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB

M4 · 16GB · 2024

91
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 lands at 91 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 if…

  • ✓Best gaming-laptop cooling we've tested
  • ✓240Hz Mini-LED with 1200-nit peak
  • ✓Per-key RGB with anti-ghosting

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB if…

  • ✓Current-gen silicon
  • ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • ✓Manufacturer warranty
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 leads on gpu (95 vs 86).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB leads on battery (81 vs 70).

Display

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10

Panel quality for creative and media work

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 leads on display (92 vs 86).

Value for money

MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $2,899).

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 91
vs
91 MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB

Score breakdown

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
91
cpu 92
gpu 95
display 92
battery 70
design 88
build 92
portability 0
MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB
91
cpu 91
gpu 86
display 86
battery 81
design 0
build 0
portability 84

Specs side-by-side

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB — full spec comparison
Spec Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB
Display
16″ Mini-LED, 240Hz, 1200 nits
—
CPU
▲ Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
M4
GPU
RTX 5080 Laptop, 175W
—
RAM
▲ 32 GB DDR5
16GB
Storage
2 TB PCIe 4.0
—
Battery
99.99 Wh
—
Weight
2.8 kg
—
Release year
—
2024

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10

Pros
  • +Best gaming-laptop cooling we've tested
  • +240Hz Mini-LED with 1200-nit peak
  • +Per-key RGB with anti-ghosting
Cons
  • −Heavy at 2.8 kg
  • −Battery short under load
  • −Webcam only 1080p

MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB

Pros
  • +Current-gen silicon
  • +Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • −Battery varies by config
  • −Some SKUs heavy
  • −RAM often soldered

FAQ: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB

Which is better, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB? +

Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 worth the price? +

At $2,899, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in gpu.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB worth the price? +

At $1,599, MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.

Does Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB 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.

Which is better for performance, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB? +

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 — leads on gpu (95 vs 86). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 · 16GB — leads on battery (81 vs 70). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.