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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) typically costs more and is well-suited for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, engineering, or machine learning while offering superior build quality, a high resolution mini LED display, and higher brightness. Its main processor and graphics are integrated into the Apple M3 chip, providing ample power for general use and more intensive work, and it boasts a long battery life and a backlit keyboard. However, it may not be the best fit for buyers prioritizing affordability or a touchscreen since it lacks one. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is more budget-friendly and features a touchscreen, making it a compelling choice for users who favor interaction through touch or stylus, often seen in content consumption or design work. It includes an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega graphics, offering satisfactory performance for general use and moderate workloads, backed by a good amount of memory. The Yoga 6 is also quite portable and offers a good battery life, though it may not handle intensive graphical tasks or engineering applications as smoothly as the MacBook Pro. 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
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- The Lenovo Yoga 6 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its high-resolution Mini LED display and Apple M3 CPU, offers exceptional screen quality and powerful performance suitable for a wide range of tasks, though it's heavier and more expensive. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6, which features a lower resolution IPS touchscreen and AMD Ryzen CPU, provides greater flexibility as a convertible laptop, more RAM for multitasking, and is lighter and more affordably priced, but it has a shorter battery life and less impressive screen colors.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its proprietary GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, offers better performance for 3D tasks, while the Lenovo Yoga 6's AMD integrated graphics and lower refresh rate provide modest gaming and 3D capabilities. However, considering software compatibility, it's important to note that the MacBook Pro is limited in running many popular games that are available on the Lenovo Yoga 6's Windows platform.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Yoga 6 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Apple M3 processor, 10-core GPU, and superior screen quality with higher brightness and color accuracy, but it comes with less RAM and a heavier form factor compared to the Lenovo.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7
14.2in
SIZE
13.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro's display offers high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general use where sharp text and vibrant images are crucial. For engineering and design, this laptop's screen covers a wide range of colors, offering precision needed for professional color work. However, it falls short for 3D applications as it has a standard refresh rate, which is less ideal for the smooth visuals that fast-paced 3D tasks demand.
Battery
17.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$1,045
$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 Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.2in
SIZE
13.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Lenovo Yoga 6 both have very good portability.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,499 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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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 Yoga 6
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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