Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) scores 9.0 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the cheaper option at $2,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) (Geekbench multi 22,600 vs 19,200).
- Longer battery: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) (16.8h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) (1.6 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Display: IPS (Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)) vs Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) (Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)).
- Cheaper: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (saves about $250 CAD).
Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 22,600 against 19,200 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) — roughly 18% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 52 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) lasts longer away from a charger, running 16.8 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is also easier to carry at 1.6 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) uses a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz), while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) has a 14.2-inch Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) panel (3024 x 1964, 120Hz). The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) measured brighter at 1020 nits, and covered 99% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $250 less than the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro). Weighed against our test scores (7.6 vs 9.0 overall), the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Legion Pro 5 (2025) and the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Legion Pro 5 (2025) | MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 9.0 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $2,499 ✓ | $2,749 |
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Apple M4 Pro (12-core) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) | Apple M4 Pro GPU (16-core) |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5 ✓ | 24GB Unified LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 512GB |
| Display | 16" IPS | 14.2" Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Brightness | 512 nits | 1020 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 6.4 h | 16.8 h ✓ |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.6 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 19,200 | 22,600 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 118 fps ✓ | 52 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | macOS |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited (AppleCare+ available) |
Which Should You Buy?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) scores 9.0 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the cheaper option at $2,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Legion Pro 5 (2025) or the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) scores 9.0 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the cheaper option at $2,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better choice for travel.
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