When comparing the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) to the Lenovo LOQ 16, consider that the Apple MacBook has a superior display, battery performance, and sound quality and comes with macOS, which is preferred by those in creative industries or who value the Apple ecosystem. However, it is less affordable than the Lenovo. The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers a good balance between cost and performance, featuring a discrete Nvidia graphics card making it suitable for gaming and other graphics-intensive tasks on Windows, but it falls short in terms of display resolution and battery life. The Lenovo is also heavier, impacting its portability. Choose the Apple MacBook for premium build and performance if the budget allows or go for the Lenovo if you need a capable machine at a lower cost with a focus on gaming or engineering software compatibility. 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
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
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 LOQ 16
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in portability, screen quality, battery life, keyboard, and speaker quality, making it very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 16, although it has a solid CPU and GPU for performance, falls short in battery life and portability which might limit its general use appeal.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 LOQ 16 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
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.2/10
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for general use and professional design tasks where vivid colors and sharp details matter. The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers a decent display that caters well to everyday tasks and engineering software, but falls short for high-end design work due to its less accurate color range. When it comes to 3D applications and gaming, both laptops struggle; they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion rendering, which is crucial for a high-quality 3D experience.
Battery
13.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
Fair
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$1,000
$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 LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is suited for 3D work thanks to its powerful integrated Apple GPU and a high-resolution Mini LED display, which offer strong graphics performance and screen quality; however, despite its high screen refresh rate, gaming is limited due to the MacOS environment, which is not compatible with many popular games. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 is ideal for both gaming and 3D applications because it boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, and a Windows operating system that supports a wider range of games.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is geared towards engineering and design with its high-performance Apple M2 Pro CPU and integrated GPU, alongside its Mini LED screen that offers high brightness and excellent color accuracy. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 combines an AMD Ryzen CPU with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and an IPS display, making it highly suitable for demanding graphical tasks, albeit with less color accuracy and brightness compared to the MacBook.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the Lenovo LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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