If you prioritize a better screen, longer battery life, and overall higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) would be a superior choice, though it is much more expensive. However, if you are looking for a laptop that includes a touchscreen, is very portable, and you are on a tighter budget, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro could meet your needs despite its lower overall and graphics performance. Both laptops have similar storage and RAM, but the MacBook has better build quality, while the IdeaPad is lighter and less costly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.3/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is equipped with a higher screen refresh rate and a powerful GPU designed specifically for Apple's architecture, which is beneficial for 3D tasks, but keep in mind that many popular games do not run on macOS. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a decent GPU for casual gaming and can run a broader range of games due to Windows compatibility, but its lower refresh rate and less powerful GPU means it may not handle 3D applications as smoothly as the MacBook Pro.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in engineering and design due to its potent M2 Pro chipset, enhanced graphics capabilities with its 16-core GPU, and the exceptionally high-quality Mini LED display that enhances visual clarity for design work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is equipped with an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics that provide good performance for engineering tasks, coupled with a high-resolution IPS display that supports touch input, although it falls short in terms of GPU power and display quality when compared to the MacBook Pro.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
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
8.4/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
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.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.7/10
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for general use and engineering where visual clarity and color representation are key. Its extensive color gamut coverage appeals to professionals in design who demand precise color matching. However, the MacBook’s lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops may be less suited for 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals at higher refresh rates.
Battery
13.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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