Considering the MacBook Pro and the Lenovo Slim Pro, if you prioritize battery life, a high-resolution Mini LED display, and a silent device, the MacBook Pro is a better fit. It's built to handle general use and light engineering tasks with decent 3D performance, perfect for those immersed in the Apple ecosystem. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro comes with a touchscreen, superior 3D performance thanks to its dedicated graphics, and is more affordable with more storage and RAM. It is more suited for gaming, intensive engineering applications, and heavier 3D tasks, while still being capable of general use. Both laptops are similar in size and weight, offering good portability, but each has its distinct strengths tailored to different needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
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 Slim Pro 7 14
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.4/10
14.2in
SIZE
14.5in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts an exceptional display with high resolution and brightness, ideal for general use where clarity and visibility are key. For engineering and design, its wide color coverage ensures accurate and vibrant hues, crucial for detailed work. However, its moderate refresh rate makes it less suitable for 3D environments where smooth motion is essential for an immersive experience.
Battery
17.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$1,200
$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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use.
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
6.7/10
6.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its higher screen refresh rate and powerful integrated GPU is well-suited for 3D work, but may not support many popular games that do not run on macOS. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7, while having a slightly lower screen refresh rate, boasts a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and runs on Windows, making it a versatile option for both gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is equipped with an Apple M3 chip and a 10-core GPU, known for harmonious integration within the Apple ecosystem, which can enhance engineering and design tasks, alongside a high-resolution Mini LED screen for superior color accuracy and brightness; in contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a more robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, preferable for demanding graphics tasks, and has a higher capacity RAM which is beneficial for multitasking, though its IPS screen isn't as bright or color-rich.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.2in
SIZE
14.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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