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Lenovo Legion 5 (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5

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Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

  • 1,900 g.
  • 15.1 inch screen.
  • 165 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 265,000Out of Stock
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5

  • 1,550 g.
  • 14.2 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
  • 72.4 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 273,000In Stock
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 280,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 260,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 235,000
Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 245,000
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Core Ultra 7 255U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 305,000
Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti 12GBKSh 380,000
ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 250,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Legion 5 if you want a smoother 165 Hz display, a larger 15.1-inch screen and Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45. Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch if you want a larger 72.4 Wh battery, longer rated battery life (16 hours per charge) and a brighter display (1,600 nits).

Weight

Lenovo Legion 5
1.9 kg
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
1.55 kg

Display

Lenovo Legion 5
15.1 inch screen
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
14.2 inch screen

Performance

Lenovo Legion 5
Intel Core i9-14900HX processor
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
Apple M5 processor

Storage

Lenovo Legion 5
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
SSD

Software

Lenovo Legion 5
Runs Windows 11 Home
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
Runs macOS

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Legion 5

  • Smoother 165 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Larger 15.1-inch screen (vs 14.2-inch).
  • Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45.
  • 3 × USB-A 5 Gbps.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch

  • Larger battery: 72.4 Wh (vs 60 Wh).
  • Rated for up to 16 hours per charge (vs 3.1).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 500).
  • Higher screen resolution: 3024 × 1964 (vs 2560 × 1600).
  • Lighter: 1.55 kg (vs about 1.9 kg).

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PriorityLenovo Legion 5Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
PerformanceIntel Core i9-14900HX processor, RTX 5070 graphicsApple M5 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphics
Memory24 GB RAMUp to 24 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storageUp to 1 TB storage
Display15.1-inch OLED display, 165 Hz14.2-inch Mini-LED display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi
Battery lifeUp to 3.1 hours per chargeUp to 16 hours per charge
WeightAbout 1.9 kg1.55 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
BrandLenovoApple
ModelLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, RTX 5070 8GBMacBook Pro (14-inch, M5, 2025)
Announced20252025
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorEclipse blackSpace Black, Silver

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
DimensionsOLED model: 344.9 × 255.35 × 19.95–21.54 mm31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm
WeightStarting at 1.9 kg for OLED model1.55 kg
Build MaterialsPlastic chassisAluminum enclosure

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
Display Size15.1 inches14.2 inches
Display TypeOLEDLiquid Retina XDR, mini-LED
Resolution2560 x 16003024 × 1964
Refresh Rate165HzUp to 120Hz ProMotion
Brightness500 nitsUp to 1000 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features—254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900HXApple M5
CPU24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads, up to 5.8GHz10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Apple 10-core GPU
Graphics Memory8GB GDDR7Shared unified memory
RAM TypeDDR5-5600Unified memory
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDSSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
RAM24GB16GB / 24GB
Storage1TB512GB / 1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
Battery60 Wh or 80 Wh lithium-ion, depending on configuration72.4Wh lithium-polymer
Battery LifeLenovo tests: 60 Wh models up to 3.1 hours MobileMark 30 or 6.1 hours video; 80 Wh models up to 4.2 hours MobileMark 30 or 9 hours videoUp to 16 hours wireless web; up to 24 hours video streaming
ChargingRapid ChargeMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable
Power Adapter170 W or 245 W slim-tip adapter, depending on configuration70W USB-C Power Adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomemacOS

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-45No built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
Webcam720p HD or 5 MP with E-shutter, depending on configuration12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video
Speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakersHigh-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers
MicrophonesDual microphone arrayStudio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming
Audio FeaturesHARMAN audio; Nahimic enhancementWide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone support

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
Keyboard24-zone RGB keyboardBacklit Magic Keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadMylar Precision Touchpad, 75 × 120 mmForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderNoTouch ID
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
USB-A3 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always OnNo
USB-C2 × USB-C 10 Gbps; one with 95–100 W PD and DisplayPort 2.1, one with DisplayPort 1.43 × USB-C ports
Thunderbolt / USB4No; USB-C 10 Gbps portsThree Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s)
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 8K at 60 HzHDMI port
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 / 1.4 over USB-CDisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerSDXC card slot
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support
Other PortsSlim-tip power connectorMagSafe 3

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0; camera E-shutterTouch ID
Special FeaturesLenovo AI Engine / gaming performance features16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support
Cooling—Active cooling system

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5
LaptopLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, RTX 5070 8GB14-inch MacBook Pro M5
Charging Cable—USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 m

Similarities

  • Both have 24 GB RAM.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both offer up to 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have keyboard backlight.

In summary

Choose Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch for macOS, longer rated battery life and a larger battery; Lenovo Legion 5 combines Windows, a smoother screen and RTX 5070 graphics.

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In-stock alternatives

HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBFor Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBView product ↗Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDFor Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBLenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSDView product ↗HP OMEN Slim 16-an0119, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBFor Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5HP OMEN Slim 16-an0119, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBView product ↗

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