Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro Silver 2023
What Buyers Say
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
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro Silver 2023
The majority of users are extremely satisfied with this MacBook Pro, praising its speed, packaging, and suitability for demanding tasks like software development and content creation. However, one detailed negative review describes severe technical issues, including VPN problems and display glitches, leading the user to return the product. Overall, sentiment is very positive but tempered by a single, strongly negative experience.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Excellent packaging
- Great for software development
- Suitable for content creation
- Good value for money
Cons
- Serious technical issues reported
- VPN and keychain problems
- Display glitches and artifacts
- Poor Apple Support experience
- Return required for one user
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | Apple M3 Pro |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 11 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Apple M3 Pro 14-core |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 18 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.1" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | Extreme Dynamic Range |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.00 kg | 1.59 kg★ |
| Battery | 80 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
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
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro Silver 2023
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.