Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
40.4Performance44
29.8Display35.3
20Battery46.7
86.4Portability36.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Neo scores 41.6 against 41.1 for Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Neo edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 37
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 48% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.38 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 23.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 20
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 15.6 ″+20% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 60 Wh+64% |
| Charging | 20 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+48% | 2.38 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+47% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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