Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon)
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27.6chipPerformance40.5
—Graphicschip32.8
29.8Displayspec-based26.5
74.2Batteryspec-based72.6
77.4Portabilityspec-based72.2
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) scores 47.4 against 47.5 for Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 11% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 17.5 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon)
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 28
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $849 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 14 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 (8-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| Graphics | Apple M1 8-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2242 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,453Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh+2% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.4 h+2% | 16.1 h |
| Charging | 61 W | 65 W+7% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+6% | 1.49 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+11% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top cover with a PC-ABS plastic bottom cover |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader on the palm rest |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Gen 9 (14-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Big Sur | Windows 11 Home |
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