The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is designed for high performance with its advanced Apple M3 chip and Mini LED screen, which makes it ideal for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or video editing. It also boasts a better build quality, a high-resolution display, and longer battery life, fitting for professionals who need a powerful and durable machine on the go. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 offers more storage and a larger screen but uses a TN panel with lower display quality. It has an AMD Ryzen processor, which while capable, is better suited for general use, and may lag behind the MacBook Pro in demanding applications. The V15 is heavier and offers less battery life, so it's less portable. It operates on Windows 11 Pro, which could be a preference for those reliant on Windows-specific software. While more affordable than the MacBook Pro, the Lenovo V15 compromises on performance, display quality, and build, making the Apple a better option for those who need top-tier performance and can justify the higher cost. If cost is a prohibiting factor, and your tasks are not as intensive, the Lenovo V15 might be sufficient. 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
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.3/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and superior Mini LED screen excels in screen quality and battery life, ensuring a good fit for general use with a focus on visual tasks and long usage periods. The Lenovo V15, while offering more storage and a larger screen, makes compromises in screen quality and battery life, but its robust CPU and more RAM make it suitable for multitaskers and users who prioritize performance and storage space over display fidelity and portability.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its Apple M3 CPU and integrated graphics outperforms the Lenovo V15's AMD Ryzen 5 with Vega 7 graphics, providing smoother and more efficient processing for engineering and design software. Additionally, the MacBook Pro's high-resolution Mini LED display offers superior screen quality, including better color accuracy and brightness, enhancing the visual experience for design work compared to the Lenovo V15's lower-resolution TN panel.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
8.2/10
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
5.4/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 14 has a high-resolution display with excellent brightness, making the visual experience vibrant and sharp for general tasks. For engineering and design work, its screen covers a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction which is essential for detailed and color-critical work. However, its screen refresh rate isn't as high as specialized gaming laptops, so it's less ideal for 3D applications that benefit from faster refresh rates, which could hinder the experience with fast-moving visuals.
Battery
17.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$579
$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 V15 costs $579.
"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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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