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Lenovo Legion Pro 7 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

Compared products
01Selected Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB 2,720 g. 16 inch screen. 240 Hz display refresh rate. Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor. Storage: M.2 PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD. KSh 505,000Out of Stock	02 Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max 2,150 g. 16.2 inch screen. Apple M5 Max processor. Storage: SSD. 100 Wh of stored energy. KSh 560,000In Stock Choose options

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxKSh 535,000

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M4 MaxKSh 475,000

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBKSh 690,000

ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GBKSh 470,000

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GBKSh 390,000

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBKSh 715,000

Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GBKSh 380,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 if you want more memory (64 GB RAM), a smoother 240 Hz display and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45). Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch if you want longer rated battery life (22 hours per charge), more storage (2 TB) and a larger 16.2-inch screen.

Weight

Lenovo Legion Pro 7: 2.72 kg
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: 2.15 kg

Display

Lenovo Legion Pro 7: 16 inch screen
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: 16.2 inch screen

Performance

Lenovo Legion Pro 7: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: Apple M5 Max processor

Storage

Lenovo Legion Pro 7: M.2 PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: SSD

Stored energy

Lenovo Legion Pro 7: 99.9 Wh of stored energy
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: 100 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7

More memory: 64 GB RAM (vs 48 GB).
Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).
3 × USB-A.
Wired Ethernet port.
Numeric keypad.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch

Rated for up to 22 hours per charge (vs 7).
More storage: 2 TB (vs 1 TB).
Larger 16.2-inch screen (vs 16-inch).
Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 1,100).
Higher screen resolution: 3456 × 2234 (vs 2560 × 1600).
Lighter: 2.15 kg (vs about 2.72 kg).

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Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Brand	Lenovo	Apple
Model	Legion Pro 7i 16IAX10H	16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max
Announced	2025	2026
Form Factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Color	Eclipse Black	Silver, Black (Space Black finish)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Dimensions	36.44 × 27.59 × 2.19–2.69 cm	355.7 × 248.1 × 16.8 mm
Weight	Starting at 2.72 kg	2.15 kg
Build Materials	Aluminum top and bottom	Aluminum unibody

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Display Size	16 inches	16.2 inches
Display Type	OLED	Liquid Retina XDR
Resolution	2560 × 1600	3456 × 2234
Refresh Rate	240Hz	ProMotion up to 120Hz
Brightness	500 nits SDR; up to 1100 nits HDR	HDR: 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak; SDR: up to 1000 nits outdoors
Touchscreen	No	No
Display Features	100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus	1 billion colours; P3 wide colour; True Tone; ProMotion up to 120 Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Apple M5 Max
CPU	24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, up to 5.4GHz, 36MB cache	18-core CPU
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU	32 or 40-core GPU (36GB: 32-core; 48GB: 40-core)
Graphics Memory	16GB GDDR7	Shared unified memory
RAM Type	DDR5-6400	Unified memory
Storage Type	M.2 PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD	SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
RAM	64GB	36GB or 48GB unified memory
Storage	1TB	2TB SSD

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Battery	99.9Wh rechargeable lithium-ion	100Wh lithium-polymer
Battery Life	Up to approximately 7 hours local video playback	Up to 22 hours video streaming
Charging	Slim Tip AC charging; USB-C Power Delivery supported	MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging
Power Adapter	330W Slim Tip AC adapter	USB-C Power Delivery: minimum 140 W; fast charging with 140 W or higher

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Operating System	Windows 11 Home	macOS Tahoe

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4	Bluetooth 6
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)	No built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Webcam	5MP webcam with electronic privacy shutter	12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
Speakers	Stereo speakers, 2W × 2, optimized with Nahimic Audio	Six-speaker system with Spatial Audio
Microphones	Dual-microphone array	Studio-quality three-microphone array
Audio Features	High Definition Audio, Nahimic Audio	Spatial Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Keyboard	6-row keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key	Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Keyboard Backlight	24-zone RGB backlight	Yes
Trackpad	Buttonless multi-touch Precision TouchPad	Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures
Fingerprint Reader	No	Touch ID
Stylus Support	No	No

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
USB-A	3 × USB-A	No
USB-C	2 × USB-C	Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports
Thunderbolt / USB4	1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	Three Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s)
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K at 60Hz)	HDMI
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 2.1 over USB-C / Thunderbolt	DisplayPort output over USB-C
Memory Card Reader	No	SDXC card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack	3.5mm headphone / microphone combo jack	3.5mm headphone jack
Other Ports	Slim Tip power connector	MagSafe 3

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Security	Firmware TPM 2.0, BIOS passwords, electronic camera shutter	Touch ID and Secure Enclave
Cooling	Legion Coldfront Vapor with vapor chamber cooling	—
Special Features	Lenovo AI Engine+ with LA3 AI chip; Advanced Optimus; G-SYNC	Apple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engine

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 Max
Laptop	Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GB	16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max
Charging Cable	—	USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 7.
Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have similar screen sizes (16 and 16.2 inches).
Both have built-in microphones for calls.
Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch for macOS, longer rated battery life and more storage; Lenovo Legion Pro 7 combines Windows, more memory and a smoother screen.

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