Apple MacBook Pro A1989
Score: 79/100
Lenovo Ideapad
Score: 55/100Rankings
The 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 offers exceptional performance, battery life and a vibrant Retina display, but its limited ports and fixed memory/storage keep it from being a universal powerhouse.
The 2022 Ideapad 3 is a budget-friendly 15.6" HD touchscreen laptop with an i3-1115G4 processor, 8 GB RAM and a fast 256 GB SSD. It offers solid everyday performance and good connectivity, but its low-resolution display, modest battery life and basic build limit its appeal for demanding tasks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 hoursbest | 7 hours | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 15.6 inchesbest | |
256 GBbest | 256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.17 kgbest | 1.65 kg |
— | 3,200 MHzbest | |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
| ↓ lower better | 212.3 mm | 19.8 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Apple M1 | Intel Core i3-1115G4 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
Storage Type | PCIe | PCIe NVMe |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Display(1) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 20 hours | 7 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.17 kg | 1.65 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 212.3 mm | 19.8 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers lauded the M1's groundbreaking performance, outstanding battery endurance and silent fanless design, while noting the limited port selection and fixed 8 GB RAM as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the all-day battery and quiet operation, but many complain about the tight 8 GB RAM, low-resolution camera and need for dongles.
Professional reviewers agree the IdeaPad 3 delivers reliable basic performance and solid value, but note the low-resolution TN panel, average audio and lack of Wi-Fi 6 and a backlit keyboard as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the touchscreen, numeric keypad and fast SSD, rating it well for study and light work. Complaints focus on the dim low-quality display, weak speakers, webcam issues, chassis flex and modest battery life.
“Battery lasts all day - I don't even carry a charger anymore.”
“It replaced my desktop. I run Final Cut Pro, Chrome with 50 tabs, and Slack - no lag.”
“So quiet. I forgot laptops could be this peaceful.”
