Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
40.4Performance59.9
29.8Display55.5
20Battery73.3
86.4Portability29.1
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+53) and display (+26). 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 29
- 53% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 27 mm
- 51% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,889
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 20
- 1400% higher charging: 300 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+22%Top 24% | 2,889Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 18,126+103%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 80 Wh+119% |
| Charging | 20 W | 300 W+1400% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+51% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+53% | 27 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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