Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
40.4Performance38.8
29.8Display38.4
20Battery60
86.4Portability75.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+9). 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 76
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,531
- 20% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.53 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 20
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 15.3 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+40%Top 13% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 10,711+20%Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 70 Wh+92% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+20% | 1.53 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+9% | 13.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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