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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 16" (M4 Max) wins by 5
MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) — M4 Max · 16.2″ XDR · Up to 128 GB unified
Apple

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)

M4 Max · 16.2″ XDR · Up to 128 GB unified

96
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 lands at 91 and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 16" (M4 Max) if…

  • ✓Outstanding battery under load
  • ✓XDR mini-LED display
  • ✓Silent sustained performance
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

Tie

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) leads on battery (96 vs 70).

Display

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)

Panel quality for creative and media work

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) leads on display (98 vs 92).

Value for money

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 more score per dollar ($2,899 vs $3,499).

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 91
vs
96 MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)

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 16" (M4 Max)
96
cpu 97
gpu 90
display 98
battery 96
design 0
build 0
portability 88

Specs side-by-side

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 versus MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) — full spec comparison
Spec Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)
Display
16″ Mini-LED, 240Hz, 1200 nits
▲ 16.2″ Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
—
GPU
RTX 5080 Laptop, 175W
—
RAM
32 GB DDR5
▲ Up to 128 GB unified
Storage
2 TB PCIe 4.0
▲ Up to 8 TB SSD
Battery
99.99 Wh
▲ 100 Wh
Weight
2.8 kg
▲ 2.14 kg
Chip
—
Apple M4 Max (16C CPU / 40C GPU)
Ports
—
3× TB5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3
OS
—
macOS 15

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 16" (M4 Max)

Pros
  • +Outstanding battery under load
  • +XDR mini-LED display
  • +Silent sustained performance
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited gaming library
  • −Ports starboard-heavy

FAQ: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 vs MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)

Which is better, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)? +

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 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 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.

Which is better for battery life, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)? +

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) — leads on battery (96 vs 70). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.

Which is better for display, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 or MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max)? +

MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Max) — leads on display (98 vs 92). Panel quality for creative and media work.