Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)
The Verdict
Apple's MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro excels with its exceptional 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display (1600 nits), superior build quality, and remarkable 22-hour battery life, making it ideal for professionals prioritizing portability and creative work. Lenovo's Legion Pro 5i 16 counters with a larger 16" 240Hz IPS display, more RAM (32GB vs 24GB), double the storage (1TB), four USB-A ports, and aggressive gaming performance from the Intel Core i9-14900HX,though at the cost of 0.89kg additional weight and only 5-hour gaming battery. For content creators and those valuing battery efficiency, the MacBook Pro is superior. For gamers and users needing maximum storage, ports, and raw multithreaded CPU power who can tolerate limited battery life, the Lenovo represents better value. Choose based on workload: creative professionals should pick the MacBook Pro; gaming-focused users should select the Lenovo.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro if…
- →Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- →Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- →Long battery life around 22 hours
Buy the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4070 with high TGP delivers excellent 1440p gaming
- →32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD in base config
- →240Hz QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro
Pros
- Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- Long battery life around 22 hours
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports for high-speed I/O
- Excellent build quality and speakers
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Base RAM bumped to 24 GB raises entry cost
- Notch in display divides opinion
- No cellular or touchscreen option
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4070 with high TGP delivers excellent 1440p gaming
- 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD in base config
- 240Hz QHD+ display with 500-nit brightness
- Excellent thermal performance thanks to Legion Coldfront cooling
- Solid port selection with four USB-A ports
Cons
- Heavy at 2.49 kg — not ideal for daily carry
- Battery life plummets under gaming load
- Design is gamer-focused — not discrete in professional settings
- Loud fans at sustained loads
- Requires large power adapter
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 358.0 x 264.9 x 21.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 4 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours wireless web | Up to 5 hours gaming |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | IPS QHD+ 240Hz |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 1 TB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB unified | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU | 24-core (8P+16E) |
| Chipset | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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