Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
40.4Performance47.5
29.8Display41.6
20Battery78.7
86.4Portability75.1
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo8 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+59) and display (+12). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 75
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,540
- 21% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16 mm
- 16% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.46 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 20
- 400% higher charging: 100 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+39%Top 13% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 12,578+41%Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 84 Wh+130% |
| Charging | 20 W | 100 W+400% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+16% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+21% | 16 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
Related comparisons
Apple MacBook Neovs Framework Laptop 12VSApple MacBook Neovs Dell 14 (DC14250)VSApple MacBook Neovs Asus ExpertBook P3 G2VSApple MacBook Neovs Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9VSLenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (15IRX10)VSLenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)vs Acer Googlebook 14VSLenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)VSLenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)VS