Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
32.9chipPerformancechip43.4
—Graphicschip56
29.8Displayspec-based26.5
81.4Batteryspec-based70.7
77.4Portabilityspec-based70.8
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2)4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) scores 50.8 against 50.9 for Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2)
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 20% higher Web browsing endurance: 18.3 h vs 15.3 h
- 10% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 17.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 33
- 291% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 14 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Apple M2 10-core GPU | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,000 GB+291% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 60 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18.3 h+20% | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 67 W+3% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+9% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+10% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Home |
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