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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro largely depends on your priorities. The MacBook Pro offers superior performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, multimedia work, and can handle intensive engineering software with more ease. It also has a more vibrant display, longer battery life, better build quality, and higher-quality speakers and webcam. However, it comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is more affordable, has a touchscreen, and is slightly lighter for better portability. It's suitable for general use and moderate engineering tasks but may not handle graphically intensive applications as well. If budget is a concern and your tasks are not too demanding, the IdeaPad might be the better choice. But if you require a machine for high-end professional work and can stretch your budget, the MacBook Pro would serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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
- 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 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.3
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its Apple M3 processor and 8GB of RAM is designed for smooth operation in general use, featuring a high-quality Mini LED screen with excellent brightness and color coverage for vivid visual experiences, and its larger battery capacity and efficient CPU translates to long battery life, making it very portable despite being slightly heavier. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with an Intel i5 processor and double the RAM at 16GB, promises robust performance as well, complemented by its IPS touchscreen offering good screen quality and the advantage of a touchscreen interface, but its lower battery capacity and older CPU lead to a shorter battery life, making it slightly less suited for extended use on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.5/10
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 (Late 2023) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) excels in 3D tasks largely due to its powerful 10-core GPU, high screen refresh rate, and exceptional screen quality, crucial for detailed graphics work; however, many popular games won't run on its MacOS platform. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its capable but less powerful integrated GPU and lower screen refresh rate, is rated as fair for gaming and 3D, standing as a compelling alternative for users who prefer Windows 11 Home compatibility where gaming options are more abundant.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.4
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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
8.2
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.0 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 (Late 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
7.7
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 MacBook Pro 14's screen offers high resolution and brightness, along with wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks, but its standard refresh rate limits its effectiveness for 3D applications. Similarly, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro provides great resolution and color accuracy for general use and detailed design work, yet it also falls short for 3D and gaming due to a less optimal refresh rate. For tasks involving motion, such as 3D rendering and gaming, laptops with higher refresh rates will produce smoother images, which is why these models are less suited for those specific uses.
Battery
17.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 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
7.8
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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
$1,499
$799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,499 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 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 IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"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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