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MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you require a laptop with higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i with a dedicated Nvidia GPU is a more suitable option. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Conversely, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 is pricier but offers a balance of performance suitable for engineering tasks, better battery life, and higher portability. It also has a higher-quality display with more accurate colors, which could be beneficial if your work involves visual design or video editing. Keep in mind, the MacBook Pro runs MacOS, while the Legion is Windows-based, so choose based on your preferred operating system. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
  • Very good for gaming and AI

Key differences

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General Use

8.5
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
7.9
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good.

Gaming and AI

7.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
8.0
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good.

Content Creation

8.5
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is somewhat better.

Software Development

8.4
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
7.8
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good.

Screen Quality

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
8.0
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

13.5 Hours
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
Fair
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has good build quality.

Cost

$1,630
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
$1,055
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,630 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.4
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Legion Slim 5i
8.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i are both very good for engineering and design.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)Lenovo Legion Slim 5i

GENERAL

Price
$1,630
$1,055
Release Date
January 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61''14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99''
Weight
3.5 lbs5.29 lbs
Width
12.31"14.16"
Depth
8.71"10.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2 Pro (10C)Intel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
13.5 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
69.6 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14.2"16"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3024 x 19642560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
120Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
489 nits343 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.6/106.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/107/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
32
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)

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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"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."

Lenovo Legion Slim 5i

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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."

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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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