Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9
Apple's MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro commands a premium $800 price difference, justified by its superior display technology. Its Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED panel delivers 1600 nits peak brightness versus the Lenovo's 400-nit OLED screen, making it exceptional for professional color-critical work. M4 Pro's unified 24GB RAM and 16-core GPU crush the Intel Core Ultra 7's performance for video editing and 3D rendering. Battery life reaches 22 hours compared to 14 hours. However, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 offers impressive value with 1TB storage (double the MacBook's 512GB), an OLED touchscreen, and solid real-world performance for productivity tasks and everyday computing. Choose the MacBook Pro if you're a creative professional needing maximum performance and display quality; select the Lenovo for budget-conscious users who want excellent build quality, larger storage, and strong general-purpose computing without the Apple premium.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 325.3 x 226.9 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours wireless web | Up to 14 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 14.5 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | OLED touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro
Pros
- Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- Long battery life around 22 hours
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports for high-speed I/O
- Excellent build quality and speakers
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Base RAM bumped to 24 GB raises entry cost
- Notch in display divides opinion
- No cellular or touchscreen option
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9
Pros
- Stunning 2.8K OLED 120Hz display with vivid color
- Sleek aluminum chassis with premium build quality
- Strong Intel Core Ultra performance with NPU for AI
- Generous 70 Wh battery delivers solid all-day life
Cons
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded later
- Limited port selection (no full-size SD card slot)
- Fans can spin up audibly under sustained loads
- OLED display can be reflective in bright environments
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