Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Legion 9i Gen 8, two laptops from Apple and Lenovo. Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 was introduced to market in October 2024 and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 was launched in September 2023. There is 13 months difference between MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Legion 9i Gen 8 so it would still give an advantage to younger MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 Key Specs

Launched in October 2024
16.2" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Apple M4 Pro (14-Core),Apple M4 Max (14-Core),Apple M4 Max (16-Core)
GPU: Apple M4 Pro GPU (20-core)
24GB,36GB,48GB,64GB,128GB Ram
355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm (14 x 9.77 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 2.14 kg (4.72 lbs)

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 Key Specs

Launched in September 2023
16.0" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 13980HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB
32GB Ram
357.7 x 277.7 x 18.99-22.7 mm (14.08 x 10.93 x 0.75-0.89 inches)
Weight: 2.55 kg (5.62 lbs)

Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 was replaced by Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 2024. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 2024 vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 2024 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Legion 9i Gen 8 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 over Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8

Weight	2.14 kg vs 2.55 kg	0.41 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~86.2% vs ~74.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.4 mm vs 6.5 mm	3.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.2 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	254 ppi vs 236 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3456 x 2234 pixels vs 3200 x 2000 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Bottom	Flexible cable positions
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	3 vs 2	Better Sound capture
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 over Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024

Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Adobe RGB Profile	100% vs 88.8%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	1200 nits vs 1000 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	24.7 TFLOPS vs 9.2 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1 mm

Common Strengths of Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024

Launch Dates	October 2024 vs September 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Technology	Mini LED vs Mini LED	High Screen Quality
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v5 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.14 kg (4.72 lbs)	2.55 kg (5.62 lbs)
Surface Area	882 cm2 (136.8 inches2)	993 cm2 (153.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~86.2%	~74.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~3.4 mm	~6.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver	Black

Comparison of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 External Dimensions

Weight

MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 weighs 2.14 kg (4.72 lbs), whereas the Legion 9i Gen 8 weighs 2.55 kg (5.62 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

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Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 is 0.16 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Apple M4 Pro (14-Core) Apple M4 Max (14-Core) Apple M4 Max (16-Core)	Intel Core i9 13980HX
Base Frequency	4.51 GHz	2.2 GHz
Number of Cores	14 (10P + 4E)	24
Number of Threads	14	32
Integrated GPU	Apple M4 GPU (20-core)	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	10 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i9 13980HX ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Apple M4 Pro GPU (20-core)	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	500 MHz	1290 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1800 MHz	1665 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	26 W	110 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	9.2 TFLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	12 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	8.53 Gbps	2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560	7424
TMUs	160	232
ROPs	80	80

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 has a FLOPS value of 9.2 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 ' has a FLOPS value of 24.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	24GB 36GB 48GB 64GB 128GB	32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	3x8 GB	2x16 GB
RAM Clock	8533 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	Custom	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Legion 9i Gen 8 provides a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024's RAM capacity of 24 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4, 2024)	Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✔ Can run natively or with light optimization.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	⚠ May be possible on Apple Silicon systems with 64–128 GB unified memory using quantized models.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	100 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Bottom
Charge Power	140 W	330 W
Full Charging Time	1:25 hr	1:20 hr
Cable Length	2 meters

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 100 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Legion 9i Gen 8's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	No	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 has a display size of 16.2".On the other hand, Legion 9i Gen 8 has a smaller 16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 is 761cm² / 118inch² whereas the Legion 9i Gen 8's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 features a higher pixel density with 254 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

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Refresh Rate
The Legion 9i Gen 8 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Legion 9i Gen 8 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1200 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 8 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Legion 9i Gen 8 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Legion 9i Gen 8 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 does not have USB-A ports.
Both MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Legion 9i Gen 8 have USB Type-C ports. MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Legion 9i Gen 8 has 3x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Legion 9i Gen 8 feature Thunderbolt ports. MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 has Thunderbolt 5, while Legion 9i Gen 8 has Thunderbolt 4.

HDMI
Both MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Legion 9i Gen 8 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Legion 9i Gen 8 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both MacBook Pro 16 M4, 2024 and Legion 9i Gen 8 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 5	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes