Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026
The MacBook Neo is overwhelmingly praised as a lightweight, reliable, and affordable entry-level Mac, ideal for students and everyday tasks. Users love its battery life, performance, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. The main criticisms are the lack of a backlit keyboard and limited ports, but most agree it's a great value for the price.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Great battery life
- Affordable price
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast performance for daily tasks
Cons
- No keyboard backlight
- Limited ports
- Screen resolution could be better
- Not for heavy gaming or intensive software
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Users mostly praise the Lenovo Legion 5i for its excellent OLED display, smooth performance, and competitive price. The Intel Core Ultra processor paired with an RTX 5060 (or 5070) handles games and heavy workloads well. However, several reviewers note poor battery life (around 2 hours on Quiet mode), WiFi connectivity issues, and the need to keep GPU mode enabled for sustained performance. Overall, it's considered a solid gaming laptop for the price, with caveats about battery and software quirks.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Smooth performance with Intel Core Ultra and RTX 5060/5070
- Competitive price
- High quality build
- Runs demanding software (games, SolidWorks) well
Cons
- Poor battery life (around 2 hours)
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Requires GPU mode for sustained performance
- Software quirks (taskbar icons disappear)
- Bulky included charger
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro | Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A18 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple A18 Pro 5-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | 2408 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | one billion colors | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.23 kg★ | 2.00 kg |
| Battery | 36 Wh | 80 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.