Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB

Name: Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: lenovo-legion-slim-5-32gb

Ryzen 7 8845HS · 32GB · 2024

/ 100

From $1,799

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD wins by 11

Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD

M4 Max · 16GB · 2024 · 1TB SSD

/ 100

From $3,399

Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB lands at 85 and MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD at 96. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB if…

✓Current-gen silicon
✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
✓Manufacturer warranty

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD if…

✓Current-gen silicon
✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
✓Manufacturer warranty

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD leads on cpu (96 vs 85).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD leads on battery (86 vs 75).

Portability

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB

Weight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB leads on portability (90 vs 79).

Display

Tie

Panel quality for creative and media work

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB more score per dollar ($1,799 vs $3,399).

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB 85

96 MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD

Score breakdown

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB

cpu 85

gpu 80

display 86

battery 75

portability 90

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD

cpu 96

gpu 91

display 86

battery 86

portability 79

Specs side-by-side

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Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB versus MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD — full spec comparison
Spec	Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB	MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD
CPU	▲ Ryzen 7 8845HS	M4 Max
RAM	▲ 32GB	16GB
Release year	2024	2024
Storage	—	1TB SSD

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB

Pros

+Current-gen silicon
+Competitive spec-for-dollar
+Manufacturer warranty

Cons

−Battery varies by config
−Some SKUs heavy
−RAM often soldered

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD

Pros

+Current-gen silicon
+Competitive spec-for-dollar
+Manufacturer warranty

Cons

−Battery varies by config
−Some SKUs heavy
−RAM often soldered

FAQ: Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB vs MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD

Which is better, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB worth the price? +

At $1,799, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in portability.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD worth the price? +

At $3,399, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 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 better for performance, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD — leads on cpu (96 vs 85). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 · 32GB or MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Max · 16GB · 1TB SSD — leads on battery (86 vs 75). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.