Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
40.4Performance42.1
29.8Display26.5
20Battery49.3
86.4Portability73.9
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and performance (+2). 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 display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 74
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,600
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 25% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 20
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 56% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+36%Top 24% | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 12,300+38%Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 57 Wh+56% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+16% | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+25% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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