Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
40.4Performance25.3
29.8Display23.3
20Battery29.3
86.4Portability72.6
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo3 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Neo wins this laptop face-off, 41.6 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and portability (+14). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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 performance score: 40 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 73
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 36% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 19.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger battery score: 29 vs 20
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 29% higher capacity: 47 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 47 Wh+29% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+10% | 1.37 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+36% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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