Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray
Core i9-14900HX · 16GB · 2025
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD
M4 Pro · 16GB · 2024 · 1TB SSD
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray lands at 93 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD at 94. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
TieCPU + GPU muscle for demanding work
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
TieUnplugged endurance for travel and campus
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Portability
TieWeight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
TiePanel quality for creative and media work
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD more score per dollar ($2,199 vs $2,799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray | MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Core i9-14900HX | M4 Pro |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| Color | Space Gray | — |
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD
Which is better, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray worth the price? +
At $2,799, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD worth the price? +
At $2,199, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Does Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD 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 the better value, Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 · 16GB · 256GB SSD · Space Gray or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD? +
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro · 16GB · 1TB SSD — more score per dollar ($2,199 vs $2,799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.