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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: Comparison
What is the difference between Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14?
On refresh rate the spread is 25%, Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 120 Hz against Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 90 Hz, so Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch takes it.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: which one fits your build
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch suits long battery life for all-day creative or office work, though it is the wrong buy for anyone who wants to add RAM or storage later. It is equally the pick for buyers who want the XDR display and active cooling over the Air. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need the Pro or Max chip's extra CPU/GPU cores. Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 for all-day battery life and copilot+ AI features, though it is not built for native x86 software needs. Our rating of the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (8.1/10): the 14 inch MacBook Pro with M5 offers 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage and a Liquid Retina XDR display at 1000 nits and 120Hz. It weighs 1.55 kg with a 72.4Wh battery and Thunderbolt 4, and it suits creators who want the XDR screen and active cooling. Memory and storage cannot be expanded later. The base M5 chip also has fewer CPU and GPU cores than Pro or Max options, so heavy pipelines may want more.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: region sold, laptop class, vram, graphics switching and ram capacity are identical here. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads macbook-pro-14-m5 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch versus lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-14 on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14.
Is the Memory Soldered the same on the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Lenovo
Series
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- MacBook Pro 14
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Yoga Slim 7x
Series ID
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- macbook-pro-14-m5
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-14
SKU Name
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- M5 / 16GB / 512GB
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Yoga Slim 7x 14 (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB)
Region Sold
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Global
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Global
Laptop Class
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Thin and Light
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Thin and Light
Release Year
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 2025
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 2024
Operating System
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- macOS
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 1.55 kg
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 1.28 kgBest
CPU Brand
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Qualcomm
CPU Model
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple M5
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100
CPU Cores
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 10
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 12Best
GPU Brand
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Qualcomm
GPU Model
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple M5 GPU (10-core)
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Adreno GPU (integrated)
VRAM
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0 GB
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Integrated Only
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 16 GB
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Unified Memory
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- LPDDR5X
Memory Form Factor
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- On Package Unified
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Yes
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Yes
RAM Slots
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 0
Storage Slots
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Soldered
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- No
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- No
Storage Capacity
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 512 GB
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 512 GB
Storage Type
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Soldered NVMe
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 14.2 inches
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 14.5 inches
Resolution Width
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 3024 px
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 2944 px
Resolution Height
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 1964 px
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 1840 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 120 HzBest
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 90 Hz-25%
Panel Type
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Liquid Retina XDR
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- OLED
Brightness Condition
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- SDR Sustained Full Screen
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Vendor Unstated
sRGB Coverage
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 100 %
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 100 %
Touchscreen
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- No
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- No
Battery Capacity
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 72.4 WhBest
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- 70 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Thunderbolt 4
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- USB4
WiFi Standard
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- WiFi 6E
- Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- WiFi 7
Which one should you pick?
Choose Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 90 Hz).
Choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The 14 inch MacBook Pro with M5 offers 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage and a Liquid Retina XDR display at 1000 nits and 120Hz.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Yoga Slim 7x pairs a Snapdragon X Elite with a 14.5-inch 2944-wide OLED panel at 90Hz, 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 70Wh battery in a 1.28 kg body.