Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
Core Ultra 9 · RTX 5080 · 16″ Mini-LED 240Hz
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD
M4 Pro · 32GB · 2024 · 1TB SSD
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 lands at 91 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 leads on gpu (95 vs 89).
Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSDUnplugged endurance for travel and campus
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD leads on battery (84 vs 70).
Display
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10Panel 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 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $2,899).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 16″ Mini-LED, 240Hz, 1200 nits | — |
| CPU | ▲ Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | M4 Pro |
| GPU | RTX 5080 Laptop, 175W | — |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 | 32GB |
| Storage | ▲ 2 TB PCIe 4.0 | 1TB SSD |
| Battery | 99.99 Wh | — |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
- +Best gaming-laptop cooling we've tested
- +240Hz Mini-LED with 1200-nit peak
- +Per-key RGB with anti-ghosting
- −Heavy at 2.8 kg
- −Battery short under load
- −Webcam only 1080p
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD
Which is better, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD worth the price? +
At $2,499, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Does Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD 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 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD? +
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 — leads on gpu (95 vs 89). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.
Which is better for battery life, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 32GB · 1TB SSD — leads on battery (84 vs 70). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.