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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) excels in portability, build quality, and has a highly efficient fanless design for silent operation, which is ideal for general use and boasts longer battery life. Its performance suits everyday tasks and lighter creative work with its integrated Apple M2 graphics. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a larger screen, better performance for engineering and 3D tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and comes with more storage and RAM. However, it has a shorter battery life, is heavier and less portable, and might be louder due to its cooling fans. If your priority is performance for specialized tasks and a larger display at a lower price, go for the Lenovo. If you favor build quality, longer battery life, and silent operation at a higher price, the MacBook Pro would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
7.8
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides a clear and vibrant display for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, also offering a wide color spectrum to ensure accuracy in color-sensitive projects. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while offering a good display for general use and engineering with adequate resolution and respectable color coverage, may not match the MacBook's superiority in clarity and color precision, especially for professional design work. However, both struggle with 3D applications as their screens lack the high refresh rates required for smooth rendering of fast-moving visuals, making them less ideal for gaming or intensive 3D modeling.
Battery
20.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
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Build Quality
10.0
7.6
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers a high-quality screen, excellent battery life, and strong build quality in a compact form, making it very portable and suitable for general use. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro provides more storage and RAM which allows for smoother multitasking and has a larger screen which is beneficial for productivity, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable than the MacBook Pro.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a GPU integrated with its main Apple M2 processor that typically underperforms in 3D applications compared to dedicated GPUs, and its screen refresh rate is standard, which is less optimal for 3D visuals that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) with its Apple M2 CPU and integrated GPU provides a seamless experience for engineering and design tasks, supported by a high-quality IPS display, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, offers superior processing and graphical performance for more intensive applications, paired with a comparable IPS screen of larger size. Both laptops have sufficient RAM for multitasking in engineering and design work, but the Lenovo offers more storage out-of-the-box, and both feature screens that excel in color range and sharpness; however, the MacBook Pro stands out with higher battery life and silent operation which enhances portability and use in quiet environments.
Content Creation
7.9
7.5
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.8
7.4
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Cost
$1,219
$1,162
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,219 | $1,162 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 20 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 497 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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