Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14
40.4Performancechip39
29.8Display26.5
20Battery33.3
86.4Portability77.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Neo scores 41.6 against 41.6 for Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Neo edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 78
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 20% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.8 mm
- 11% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.38 kg
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14
- Stronger battery score: 33 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
- 37% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | AMD Radeon 840M (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 Vibe 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 8% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 50 Wh+37% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+11% | 1.38 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+20% | 15.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top), aluminum or PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (5Gbps, DisplayPort 1.2, USB PD 65-100W), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | No fingerprint reader; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face unlock |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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