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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 Max

  • 1,620 g.
  • 14.2 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 Max processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
  • 36 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 535,000In Stock
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB

Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB

  • 2,720 g.
  • 16 inch screen.
  • 240 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor.
  • Storage: M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
KSh 570,000Out of Stock

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 MaxKSh 560,000
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M5 ProKSh 415,000
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M3 MaxKSh 392,000
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M4 MaxKSh 475,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4 MaxKSh 415,000
Lenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080 16GBKSh 505,000
HP Omen Max 16, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GBKSh 575,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch if you want longer rated battery life (20 hours per charge), a brighter display (1,600 nits) and a higher 3024 × 1964 screen resolution. Choose the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 if you want a larger 99.9 Wh battery, more memory (64 GB RAM) and a smoother 240 Hz display.

Weight

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
1.62 kg
Lenovo Legion Pro 7
2.72 kg

Display

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
14.2 inch screen
Lenovo Legion Pro 7
16 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
Apple M5 Max processor
Lenovo Legion Pro 7
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
SSD
Lenovo Legion Pro 7
M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Memory

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
36 GB RAM in this version
Lenovo Legion Pro 7
64 GB RAM in this version

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch

  • Rated for up to 20 hours per charge (vs 7).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 1,100).
  • Higher screen resolution: 3024 × 1964 (vs 2560 × 1600).
  • Lighter: 1.62 kg (vs about 2.72 kg).

Lenovo Legion Pro 7

  • Larger battery: 99.9 Wh (vs 72.4 Wh).
  • More memory: 64 GB RAM (vs 36 GB).
  • Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 14.2-inch).
  • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45).
  • 3 × USB-A.

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PriorityApple MacBook Pro 14-inchLenovo Legion Pro 7
PerformanceApple M5 Max processor, 32-core GPU graphicsIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU graphics
Memory36 GB RAM64 GB RAM
Display14.2-inch display, 120 Hz16-inch OLED display, 240 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per chargeUp to 7 hours per charge
Weight1.62 kgAbout 2.72 kg
SoftwaremacOS TahoeWindows 11 Home

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
BrandAppleLenovo
Model14-inch MacBook Pro M5 MaxLegion Pro 7i 16IAX10H
Announced20262025
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorSilver, Black (Space Black finish)Eclipse Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Dimensions312.6 × 221.2 × 15.5 mm36.44 × 27.59 × 2.19–2.69 cm
Weight1.62 kgStarting at 2.72 kg
Build MaterialsAluminum unibodyAluminum top and bottom

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Display Size14.2 inches16 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina XDROLED
Resolution3024 × 19642560 × 1600
Refresh RateProMotion up to 120Hz240Hz
BrightnessHDR: 1000 nits sustained, 1600 nits peak; SDR: up to 1000 nits outdoors500 nits SDR; up to 1100 nits HDR
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features1 billion colours; P3 wide colour; True Tone; ProMotion up to 120 Hz100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
ProcessorApple M5 MaxIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU18-core CPU24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, up to 5.4GHz, 36MB cache
GPU32-core GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Graphics MemoryShared unified memory24GB GDDR7
RAM TypeUnified memoryDDR5-6400
Storage TypeSSDM.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
RAM36GB unified memory64GB
Storage2TB SSD2TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Battery72.4Wh lithium-polymer99.9Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery LifeUp to 20 hours video streamingUp to approximately 7 hours local video playback
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C chargingSlim Tip AC charging; USB-C Power Delivery supported
Power AdapterUSB-C Power Delivery: minimum 70 W; fast charging with 96 W or higher330W Slim Tip AC adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Operating SystemmacOS TahoeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2
BluetoothBluetooth 6Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetNo built-in EthernetGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Webcam12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View5MP webcam with electronic privacy shutter
SpeakersSix-speaker system with Spatial AudioStereo speakers, 2W × 2, optimized with Nahimic Audio
MicrophonesStudio-quality three-microphone arrayDual-microphone array
Audio FeaturesSpatial AudioHigh Definition Audio, Nahimic Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
KeyboardMagic Keyboard with Touch ID6-row keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key
Keyboard BacklightYes24-zone RGB backlight
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesButtonless multi-touch Precision TouchPad
Fingerprint ReaderTouch IDNo
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
USB-ANo3 × USB-A
USB-CThree Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports2 × USB-C
Thunderbolt / USB4Three Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s)1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
HDMIHDMIHDMI 2.1 (up to 8K at 60Hz)
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over USB-CDisplayPort 2.1 over USB-C / Thunderbolt
Memory Card ReaderSDXC card readerNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack3.5mm headphone / microphone combo jack
Other PortsMagSafe 3Slim Tip power connector

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
SecurityTouch ID and Secure EnclaveFirmware TPM 2.0, BIOS passwords, electronic camera shutter
Special FeaturesApple Intelligence; hardware-accelerated media engineLenovo AI Engine+ with LA3 AI chip; Advanced Optimus; G-SYNC
Cooling—Legion Coldfront Vapor with vapor chamber cooling

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 5090 24GB
Laptop14-inch MacBook Pro M5 MaxLenovo Legion Pro 7 Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD RTX 5090 24GB
Charging CableUSB-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 offer 2 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Lenovo Legion Pro 7 for Windows, more memory and a larger battery; Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch combines macOS, longer rated battery life and a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

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