Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11
40.4Performance36.2
29.8Display35.1
20Battery33.3
86.4Portability67.3
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Neo scores 41.6 against 40.9 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Neo edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 36
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 67
- 33% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18.9 mm
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,691
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 20
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 15.3 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core 7 350 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores, integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+31%Top 9% | 2,691Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920+11%Bottom 7% | 8,029Bottom 3% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 50 Wh+37% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+23% | 1.59 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+33% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort 1.2, USB PD 45-65W), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack, round-tip power connector |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | No fingerprint reader (IR camera for face unlock optional on other configurations) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IWC11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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