Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i 2026, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Graphics

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i 2026, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Graphics

Lenovo
45 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i 2026, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Graphics

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Smooth operation
  • Beautiful display
  • Great battery life
  • Improved keyboard
Cons
  • Shipping delays
  • Minor display issue
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Keyboard 2
👍 Port selection 2

Scores

Entertainment
Lenovo
46
Apple
96
Business
Lenovo
48
Apple
96
Compact
Lenovo
48
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
58
Apple
93
Developer
Lenovo
42
Apple
92
Creator
Lenovo
21
Apple
73
Ai Llm
Lenovo
17
Apple
68
Gaming
Lenovo
13
Apple
55

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3iApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Processor
CPU*Intel Core 5 210HApple M5 ★
CPU Multi-Core Score
17,948
26,773
Cores810★
Frequency2.2 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Integrated Intel GraphicsApple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
8,452
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size15.3"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut45%NTSC100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
USB Ports—0★
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 4
HDMI—HDMI
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight—1.50 kg★
Battery45 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i 2026, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Graphics

  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average ram (22nd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile

Pricing

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i 2026, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Graphics is CA$3,166 cheaper (3.7x less).

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i 2026, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Graphics0.038score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black0.022score per dollar

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i 2026, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Graphics offers 1.7x better value for money

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i 2026, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Graphics

Newegg
CA$1,180

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

B&H Photo
CA$4,346

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment
View Details & Prices: Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3i 2026, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Graphics View Details & Prices: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black