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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the MacBook Pro generally offers higher performance suited for demanding tasks like video editing or 3D modeling, making it a good fit for engineering or creative professionals. However, the ThinkBook is more lightweight and portable, which is a plus for those who travel frequently or prefer a smaller device. Lenovo's model may also have a longer battery life, benefiting users who are often away from power outlets. Note that the MacBook Pro is likely to work seamlessly with other Apple devices and services, while the ThinkBook, running Windows, could be a better fit in corporate environments that rely on Windows-compatible software. 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
- 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 ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.2
8.2
14.2in
SIZE
13.5in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's high-resolution display and brightness, combined with excellent coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, make it ideal for general use and engineering/design tasks, ensuring crisp images and accurate colors. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x's very good resolution and brightness similarly provide clear and vivid displays for general use and professional design work, though it might not match the MacBook's color precision. However, for 3D applications, both laptops lack high refresh rate screens, which limits their ability to deliver the smooth visuals that are critical for gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
17.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
Excellent
14.2in
SIZE
13.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.6
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its powerful CPU and high-quality screen, excels in performance and display, offering long battery life and enhanced portability, but at a higher cost, which makes it excellent for demanding tasks and on-the-go use. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, on the other hand, also provides good CPU performance and screen quality along with a comfortable keyboard and reliable heat management at a more affordable price, making it a practical choice for everyday use.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.6
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which greatly enhance 3D modeling and rendering experiences, although the limited game compatibility on macOS can be a drawback for gamers. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while adequate for casual gaming due to its fair GPU and refresh rate, might struggle with more demanding 3D tasks and offer a less smooth gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro offers a high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and a powerful GPU, which are essential for demanding engineering tasks, and it also boasts exceptional screen quality for detailed design work. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x similarly provides robust processing capabilities and good graphics support, while also being lighter, making it more portable, albeit with potential trade-offs in speaker and keyboard quality compared to the MacBook Pro.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Cost
$1,399
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,399 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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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."
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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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