Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Series 15.3" 83N30002US Luna Grey 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Series 15.3" 83N30002US Luna Grey 2024
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent battery life, solid build quality, and good performance for everyday tasks. Users appreciate the touchscreen, fingerprint reader, and backlit keyboard, though some note ARM compatibility issues with certain software and programs. There are a few complaints about delivery problems, customer service, and the lack of a second USB-C port, but overall it is considered a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Solid build quality
- Good performance for daily tasks
- Touchscreen functionality
- Fingerprint reader
Cons
- ARM compatibility issues with some software
- Delivery and shipping problems
- Customer service complaints
- Only one USB-C port
- No facial recognition camera
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
The 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Space Black) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its exceptional performance, build quality, and value, especially when bought through B&H Photo. The only minor criticisms are its weight and a delivery issue, but overall it is highly recommended for power users.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- Great build quality
- Good value for money
- Fast and reliable
- Excellent keyboard
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Delivery issue
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Series 15.3" 83N30002US | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel N-Series N300 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 60 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Series 15.3" 83N30002US Luna Grey 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Series 15.3" 83N30002US Luna Grey 2024 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.