If you're looking for higher performance for tasks like video editing, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers robust capabilities, albeit with more weight and a larger form factor, making it less portable. However, if portability and a slim design are high priorities for you, and you're okay with slightly less power, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is lighter and easier to carry around, though it generally comes at a higher cost. Keep in mind that the MacBook Pro may have a longer battery life, which is valuable if you often work on the go without access to power outlets. Ultimately, choose the MacBook Pro for demanding tasks and better value for money, or the Lenovo for superior portability and a sleek design at a premium price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, AI, and engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is favored for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display and brightness, which ensures vivid and crisp images suitable for detailed work, alongside a wide color gamut that accurately reproduces colors critical for design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for 3D work, where smoother motion representation is key. Conversely, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 also offers a high-quality display for general use and engineering, its screen capabilities do not suit gaming or 3D tasks as well, due to a similar limitation in refresh rate, despite having sufficient resolution and panel quality.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a larger, higher-resolution display and a more powerful GPU, making it well-suited for general use, especially for those requiring a screen with better color accuracy and resolution for media consumption or creative tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
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 16 (Late 2019) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher 90 Hz screen refresh rate, offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications, compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) which has an AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the broader software compatibility of the Lenovo laptop with Windows 11 facilitates gaming, as many popular games do not run on the MacBook's MacOS.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for engineering and design.
The MacBook Pro 16 offers robust performance for engineering and design with its Intel CPU and AMD GPU, providing strong computing power and a high-quality, large display, but it is less portable and has a higher weight. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 packs a newer AMD processor and an Nvidia GPU, giving it good graphical capabilities, and adds the benefit of a 2-in-1 form factor with a touchscreen for a more versatile design experience, while being lighter and more portable.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
7.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
12.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) or the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
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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