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AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

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General

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Series

MacBook Neo1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

IdeaPad Slim 3x1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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15Q8X10, 83N30000US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact current Lenovo PSREF US 83N30000US opened in Chrome. Retained 16 GB/256 GB/15.3-inch WUXGA IPS touch/Luna Grey, Wi-Fi 7, 720p webcam and round-tip adapter. Non-touch, OLED, 8 GB and 512 GB configurations are excluded.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-copilot-pc-15-3-2k-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x-2025-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-luna-grey/JJGSH82JL5Read 8 October 2026Exact Best Buy original US listing explicitly identifies 83N30000US with 16 GB/256 GB/15.3-inch WUXGA touch and Luna Grey, bridging retail identifier to the matching review hardware. Later 512 GB sibling offers are not substituted.

GTIN / EAN

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1981566883471Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

7 April 20251Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected SKU PSREF date 7 April 2025, not the chip launch or actual first retail sale.

Status

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Available9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-copilot-pc-15-3-2k-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x-2025-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-luna-grey/JJGSH82JL5Read 8 October 2026The marketed model was actually released and reviewed, and this exact original listing remains identifiable. Stock can change. No discontinued-production claim is inferred from a temporary listing status.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$5991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US base 256 GB starting price, excluding sales tax. Education and later prices excluded.

$7495Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026June 30, 2025 US review explicitly lists MSRP $749 as tested, in whole dollars. Reported hardware matches retained original US 83N30000US. Tax treatment is not stated. Current discounted prices and later 512 GB listings are excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Luna Grey1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Segment

Mainstream1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

Mainstream5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching review describes the budget Snapdragon Windows laptop. No measurements from non-touch/OLED/512 GB configurations are transferred.

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour depicts clamshell notebook.

Clamshell3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width297.5Depth206.4Thickness (max)12.7mm(11.7 × 8.1 × 0.5 in)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Width343.4Depth241.5Thickness (min)16.9Thickness (max)17.9mm(13.5 × 9.5 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact metric body 343.4 x 239.5 x 16.9-17.9 mm. Family PSREF footnote explicitly gives 241.5 mm depth including the camera bump, used for complete closed-body extent. No body millimetres are inferred from rounded inches.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.23kg(2.7 lb)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

1.55kg(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Maker starting IPS model mass 1.55 kg, not measured sample mass or charger-inclusive weight.

Lid material

Aluminium3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Plastic1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Max hinge angle

135°5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Case section: maximum opening angle 135 degrees.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Maker claims MIL-STD-810H passed, 21 test items. Not a claim of every possible standard procedure.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

13in(33 cm)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

15.3in(38.9 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Native resolution

2408 × 1506px3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Pixel density

218.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

148ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

IPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact maker IPS wording. PSREF qualifies that IPS-family suppliers can include PLS, ADS, AHVA or AAS. No panel part number inferred.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Matte1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Touchscreen

No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states no touchscreen. Same 2026 13-inch A18 Pro model.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Stylus

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None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected table explicitly Pen Not Supported. Ordinary capacitive touch input does not establish active pen support.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2408	1506	60

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

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Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

300nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact 300 nits ordinary IPS specification. OLED sibling peak/typical brightness is excluded. Maker 45% NTSC is not converted to another color space.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple A18 Pro3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-1001Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	Performance	4
Efficiency	4	Efficiency	2.4

Source3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section: 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores. Clock maxima come from matching base review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications and Processor: six cores and six threads, performance cores up to 4.0 GHz and efficiency cores up to 2.4 GHz. Maker sheet supplies core classification and count.

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
8	Qualcomm Oryon	3

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ces-2025/documents/ProductBriefSnapdragonX.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker rendered specification table says eight Oryon cores, up to 3.0 GHz (2.976). Stored 3 GHz retains the exact laptop maker advertised up-to value, with the component document more precise 2.976 figure noted. No base clock or P/E role is inferred. Total Cache 30 MB is not classified as L3, so cpu_cache_l3_mb remains unavailable.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

2=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

65Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

810Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X1P-26-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.942259.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact component table says 8 cores / 8 threads. Legacy URL/title uses X1P, but the current body and actual processor identity explicitly identify Snapdragon X X1-26-100, matching the maker laptop reference. Generic power expectations, other laptop benchmarks and unbridged cache-layer quantities are not transferred.

Max boost clock

4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

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4nm4Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ces-2025/documents/ProductBriefSnapdragonX.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rendered maker process row explicitly states 4 nm. No chip process or generic CPU TDP is converted into configured laptop power.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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45TOPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Dedicated Qualcomm Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS. Precision not published in this laptop table. SoC/reference-design benchmark scores are not device measurements.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact table explicitly Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU. Shared RAM is not dedicated graphics memory.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno X1-451Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 20265Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact matching reviewed hardware specification explicitly identifies Qualcomm Adreno X1-45, refining the maker generic Integrated Qualcomm Adreno wording. No GPU clock, power or dedicated VRAM is inferred.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

8GB3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

16GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR55Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications: 8 GB LPDDR5-6400 onboard, same 8 GB / 256 GB base as this reference.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

6,400MT/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications: 8 GB LPDDR5-6400 onboard.

8,448MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Configured LPDDR5X-8448. Family PSREF explicitly notes installed chips are rated 8533 but operate at 8448 due to the platform limit. The higher chip rating is not substituted.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected Memory Slots row explicitly dual-channel for the 16 GB and 24 GB configurations. This retains the laptop maker logical dual-channel classification. Chip-maker count of eight 16-bit subchannels is a different counting convention and is not copied here.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cons: RAM soldered. No 512 GB Touch ID model is inherited.

Soldered1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

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16GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact fixed-SKU Max Memory explicitly states 16 GB soldered, not upgradable. Global factory 24 GB and 8 GB sibling SKUs are not upgrades to this board.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

256GB3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026256 GB reference configuration. 512 GB Touch ID model excluded because fingerprint field cannot vary.

256GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

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BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Complete exact table specifies two M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 sockets. One 256 GB SSD is installed and one storage socket free. Wireless module socket is excluded. Not M.2 2280.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3	1	Left	10	Yes
USB-C	USB 2	1	Left	0.48	No
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion drawings: both USB-C connectors physically on left, audio jack on right. USB 3 supports DisplayPort at 10 Gbps. USB 2 at 480 Mbps has charging but no video output. Launch footnote left/right refers to position within the left-side pair. Audio-jack side is omitted: product-page image text says right, but tour image text groups it on the left. Both agree on physical connector count.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour confirms two USB-C connectors on the left. USB 3 supports displays, USB 2 does not. Audio-jack side is omitted because tour image text groups it on the left while product-page image text says right. Both agree on physical count.

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
USB-C	3.2 Gen 1 / DisplayPort 1.2	1	Left	5	Yes	65
HDMI	HDMI 1.4	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original complete left/right diagrams confirm physical placement and one full-size SD reader. Protocol table supports USB 5 Gbps and DP 1.2. Exact current PSREF explicitly states accepted USB PD 45-65 W input, independently of the main round-tip adapter. Peripheral 5 V/3 A is not converted to an unclaimed watt scalar. SoC USB4 and newer HDMI support are not inherited into this laptop implementation.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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Wi-Fi module

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.03Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

5.41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact maker advertised 5.4. PSREF notes actual operation may use a lower version depending on OS, drivers and other factors.

Cellular

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No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact WWAN Not Supported statement. Generic Snapdragon modem capability is not installed cellular service.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI, ISO3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

English1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected Backlit, English row. More specific US/ANSI localization not inferred from country.

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

None5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cons and Input Devices explicitly say no keyboard backlight.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Maker confirms backlit but does not state a color or RGB topology. Photo key legends do not prove white backlight.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact platform explicitly includes a numeric keypad, corroborated by full selected maker photograph and matching review.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.3mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical key travel 1.3 mm in exact platform keyboard specification.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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No3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete matching base-view keyboard diagram and genuine selected maker photo show a touchpad and no dedicated pointing stick.

Touchpad size

Width115Height72mm(4.5 × 2.8 in)5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input Devices: mechanical trackpad 11.5 x 7.2 cm, converted exactly to mm.

Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input Devices: mechanical centre-button mechanism, replaces the haptic Air trackpad.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

720p HD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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No5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching X1-26-100/16 GB/256 GB/15.3-inch WUXGA IPS touch/720p/Luna Gray/Wi-Fi 7 unit review explicitly says no IR camera for facial recognition. Its separate palm-rest fingerprint sensor remains available.

Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

23Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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4W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected SKU PSREF explicitly publishes stereo speakers, 2 W x2. Combined published driver rating is 4 W under the field contract. RMS versus peak basis is not stated. This is not measured sound pressure or adapter consumption.

Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dolby Audio, Qualcomm WCD9385 codec1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact stereo pair 2 W x 2, optimized with Dolby Audio, and Qualcomm WCD9385 codec. Power basis is not classified as RMS or peak. No measured loudness is inferred.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

23Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

36.5Wh3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

60Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	16
Web browsing	11

Source3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker test: A18 Pro, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 8 GB / 256 GB. Wireless web 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari, display eight clicks from bottom.

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	22.5

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer approximate maximum for 60 Wh models, local 1080p video playback at 150 nits and default volume: 22.5 hours. Test CPU/RAM/storage/display, firmware, wireless state and operating preset are not published. Retained as advertised model/battery-class maximum, not exact reviewed runtime. 50 Wh 18.5-hour claim excluded.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

20W3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026US Battery and Power / In the Box: supplied 20 W USB-C adapter. This is not the laptop maximum charging input.

65W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact 65 W Round Tip 3-pin adapter. This differs from alternative USB-C adapter offerings and does not establish peripheral output power.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Barrel1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

01Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Performance section describes a fanless design.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

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BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Name
Best Performance
Best Power Efficiency

Source3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide explicitly names Windows Best Performance and Best Power Efficiency, with Fn+Q switching active power mode. These are Windows power modes, not invented OEM fan presets. Unnamed third Windows mode and numerical configured power limits remain unavailable.

Security

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Fingerprint

None3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Side-by-side configuration table: 256 GB has no Touch ID. 512 GB does.5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input Devices: purchased 256 GB base has a regular lock/power button without Touch ID.

Separate1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact table Touch Style, on Palm Rest. Matching PCWorld review locates separate sensor below the number-pad Enter key, not within the power button, keyboard key or touchpad.

TPM

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2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Tahoe1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Launch release names macOS Tahoe.

Windows 11 Home (on ARM)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact English Windows 11 Home on ARM reference. PSREF End of Support 2031-03-28 is not a guaranteed OS/security-update endpoint and is not stored as security_updates_until.

OS family

macOS3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

548nits5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display grid centre at maximum brightness, X-Rite i1Pro 3. 8 GB / 256 GB review unit.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

519.2nits5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display nine-point grid average, X-Rite i1Pro 3.

296.2nits6Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published average brightness 296.2 nits for X1-26-100/16 GB/256 GB/15.3-inch WUXGA IPS touch. Current standard lab method uses five-point mean with Klein K10-A and ChromaSurf. This is not the table 310-nit peak or a center-point value. The separately stated 48.4% DCI-P3 result is gamut volume per method and is not stored as coverage.7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Standard display method explicitly Klein K10-A/ChromaSurf and a five-point average. Default retail manufacturer display settings. Color gamut is explicitly volume, so no volume result is imported into a coverage field.

Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,142:15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display: black 0.48 cd/m² and contrast 1142:1.

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

97.9%5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Argyll 3D sRGB coverage. Display P3 and Adobe RGB are not the stored target.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

1.45Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CalMAN ColorChecker dE 2000 before calibration. Calibrated 0.4 is not stored.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

No5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Screen Flickering section: PWM not detected. Separate temporal dithering is explicitly observed and is not PWM.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

14.6ms5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Response Times: rise 4.3 ms plus fall 10.3 ms, combined 14.6 ms.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

20.8ms5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Response Times: 50% gray to 80% gray, rise 9.2 plus fall 11.6 ms, combined 20.8 ms.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

147points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024, CPU Single Core. Native Apple silicon test of exact 8 GB / 256 GB base. Power profile is not named by the review.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

416points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024, CPU Multi Core. Power profile is not named by the review.

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

3,589points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core. Power profile is not named by the review.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

9,140points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core. Power profile is not named by the review.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

385points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 20263DMark Steel Nomad Score 385. Steel Nomad Light 1786 is a different test and is excluded. Power profile is not named by the review.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	12.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	9.2
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	5.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, AA: SMAA	Not available	19.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, AA: TAA	Not available	15.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, AA: TAA	Not available	13.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, AA: TAA	Not available	13.6
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	54.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	36.4
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	19.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	14.9
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	43
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	20
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, AA: SMAA	Not available	18
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, AA: TAA	Not available	17

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Gaming Performance final table for the matching 8 GB / 256 GB base. Published presets and resolution retained. Cyberpunk rows explicitly have FSR off. Baldur's Gate and Tomb Raider AA names are verbatim. Unpublished ray tracing, frame generation and 1% lows omitted. Power profile is not named by the review.

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

40.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max load surface grid, room 20.7 degrees Celsius. Fluke t3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

38°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max load bottom surface grid, room 20.7 degrees Celsius.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

30.3°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max load palmrest and touchpad maximum 30.3 degrees Celsius.

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	12.85
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	4.82
Video playback	150	13.63
Max load	Not available	2.82

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery Runtime: 12h 51min Wi-Fi at 150 nits, 4h 49min Wi-Fi at maximum brightness, 13h 38min Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p at 150 nits, 2h 49min maximum load at maximum brightness. Published hours and minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Maximum brightness is not replaced by an invented calibrated-nits value. Power profile is not named by the review.

BLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x (15", Gen 10) 15Q8X10

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Video playback	250	16.37
Wi-Fi browsing	150	16.48

Source5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2830609/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026First row only is this review: average 982 minutes, converted to 16.37 h, Windows 11 local 4K Tears of Steel loop at 250 nits, airplane mode enabled, until system suspends. Test power mode, firmware and playback software not named. Matching CPU, RAM, SSD capacity and IPS touch display. The second row is separately sourced Tom's Guide Wi-Fi test, not another PCWorld result. Cinebench R24, Time Spy overall and Night Raid scores lack required minor-version/profile proof and are excluded.6Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Second table row only: exact review reports 16 hours 29 minutes, converted to 16.48 h. Current published Tom's Guide standard laptop battery method is Edge page cycling on closed Wi-Fi at 150 nits with background applications, keyboard lighting, Bluetooth and location services disabled, and a custom battery test plan whose name is not stated. Review does not disclose firmware or a named device preset. Linked shopping offers now have 512 GB, but original tested specification table explicitly retains 256 GB, which is the selected record.7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 8 October 2026Standard laptop battery procedure, closed Wi-Fi Edge page cycle at 150 nits and a custom power plan. Used only to document the Tom's Guide row. PCWorld local video row has its own separately published conditions.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

12.85h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

16.48h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

13.63h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

16.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

120min5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery Life: exactly two hours to 100% with a 65 W test power adapter. This is separate from the supplied US 20 W adapter.

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

9W5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Power Consumption: highest idle wall reading at maximum panel brightness. German test unit has no bundled US 20 W adapter. Test charger wattage is not specified for these wall measurements. Power profile is not named by the review.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

11.5W5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra, no FSR, 150 nits, average wall power. German test unit has no bundled US 20 W adapter. Power profile is not named by the review.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

26.3W5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Power Consumption table: load maximum wall power 26.3 W. This is not CPU configured power. German test unit has no bundled US 20 W adapter. Power profile is not named by the review.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

1.235kg(2.7 lb)5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Case and Specifications: reviewer measured 1.235 kg for the 8 GB / 256 GB base, without adapter.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected AI PC Category Copilot+ PC, not a claim based on a Copilot keyboard key.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact maker ENERGY STAR 9.0 claim, not independently checked against a registry.

EPEAT

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Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected EPEAT 1.0 Gold Registered maker claim. Other-region tiers and independent registry verification are not asserted.

Other certifications

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TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

MacBook Neo, 20W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (1.5 m)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026US bundle. European bundles omit adapter.

65 W round-tip power adapter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected supplied round-tip adapter only. Bundled Accessories None excludes optional mouse, sleeve or backpack.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact selected adapter row identifies the supplied 65 W round-tip adapter. Matching original guide and reviewed unit independently show the included round-tip supply. Regional no-adapter offerings are excluded.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Collect and return, Carry-in1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact US one-year Courier or Carry-in manufacturer warranty. No included upgrade. Courier maps to collect-and-return rather than onsite.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/macbook-neo/specs3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

psref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X101Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026Exact current manufacturer configuration-reference page for 83N30000US. Original maker storefront offers can change to larger-storage SKUs, so this stable maker identity reference is retained.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1263223Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10_Spec.pdf1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_15Q8X10Read 8 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

documents.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdf3Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/UHULoGcjn5wTELMK.pdfRead 8 October 2026Unmodified original Lenovo Second Edition April 2025 user guide from public iFixit document mirror. About this guide explicitly includes IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q8X10 and machine type 83N3. Current official support HTML was opened but its PDF control did not yield a file after bounded attempts, so the readable original mirror was used.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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