Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
83.8Performance38.8
74.3Display38.4
63.2Battery60
71.6Portability75.8
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.7 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and display (+36). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 Pro 14 (M5 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 84 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 60
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 142% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 25,892 vs 10,711
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 72
- 10% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 15.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,302+70%Top 3% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 25,892+142%Top 4% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+3% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.53 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 13.9 mm+10% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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