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MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Updated June 22, 2024·

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is a compelling choice for those who prioritize a silent, fanless design, exceptional battery life, and top-tier build quality, making it ideal for general use and on-the-go productivity. Its vibrant and color-accurate display is a standout feature, especially for tasks that require detailed visuals. However, it falls short for intensive gaming due to its integrated GPU and has limited upgradeability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is tailored for users with a focus on performance, particularly in gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and high-performance Intel i7 processor. It also offers a larger 16-inch display with a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals during fast-paced action. The Legion Pro 5i's robust cooling system and additional RAM and storage slots provide future-proofing and better heat management, albeit at the cost of portability due to its heavier and bulkier design. In summary, if you value a lightweight, silent, and long-lasting laptop with a superior display for everyday tasks and creative work, the MacBook Pro is the way to go. However, if raw performance, upgradability, and gaming capabilities are your main concerns, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is the better investment, despite its larger size and shorter battery life. 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 Legion Pro 5i (2024)
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.1
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for gaming and AI.

Battery

20.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
3.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has good build quality.

Cost

$1,219
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
$1,450
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) costs $1,450.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.9
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.9
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) are both good for software development.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)

GENERAL

Price
$1,219
$1,450
Release Date
June 1, 2022January 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61''14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''
Weight
3 lbs5.6 lbs
Width
11.97"14.31"
Depth
8.36"10.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel i7-14700HX
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
20 Hours3.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
497 nits368 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.9/106.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
10/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/107/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
04
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
3N/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 Legion Pro 5i (2024)

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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."

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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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