Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Space Gray 2023
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Space Gray 2023
This refurbished MacBook Pro receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its excellent condition, smooth performance, and surprising battery life that lasts up to two days for schoolwork. Buyers highlight it as great value for money, especially compared to newer models, and appreciate the Geek Squad certification and return policy. A minor cosmetic flaw on one unit and occasional freezing on some apps were noted, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent condition
- Smooth and fast performance
- Surprising battery life
- Great value for money
- Geek Squad certification and return policy
Cons
- Minor cosmetic damage on some units
- Occasional freezing on certain apps
- Possible language setup issues
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 Pro 14" M3 | Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 10-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.54 kg★ | 2.00 kg |
| Battery | 70 Wh | 80 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Space Gray 2023
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average ram (21st 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
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.