Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
40.4Performance43.7
29.8Display39.9
20Battery46.7
86.4Portability41.9
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 43.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+10). 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 42
- 47% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 42% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 21.9 mm
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,600
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 20
- 1050% higher charging: 230 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| 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 Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 80 Wh+119% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 230 W+1050% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+47% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+42% | 21.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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