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BLenovo Yoga Slim 7x (14", Gen 11) 14Q8Y11

General

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Series

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

Yoga Slim 7x1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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

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83QR0000US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact US 83QR0000US. X2E-80-100, 32 GB, 1 TB, 1920 x 1200 touch OLED at 60 Hz and Windows 11 Home on Arm. The 18-core processor and 120 Hz panel are different configurations.4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026Rendered System Specs independently confirms X2E-80-100, 32 GB LPDDR5X-9523, 1 TB PCIe4, 1920 x 1200 touch OLED 60 Hz and Windows 11 Home Arm64. Generic page body describes optional 18-core, 2.8K, VRR and 1.17 kg configurations, which are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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1992727545101Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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

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Status

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Available4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026Current exact 83QR0000US maker page offers Add To Cart and delivery October 9. Current sale proof, not first SKU retail date.

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.

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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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Cosmic Blue1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

Segment

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

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Form factor

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

Clamshell1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/c/b/0/0bc327480c1fa1b7ba2f5ee7708aa36fe5d4.pdfRead 5 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

Width312Depth221mm(12.3 × 8.7 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Width 312 mm and depth 221 mm agree with the original guide. Thickness omitted because PSREF 13.9 mm and guide T2 13.9/T4 15.9 mm do not define schema minimum and maximum.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Yoga/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

1.24kg(2.7 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Starting weight for multi-touch models is 1.24 kg. Generic maker 1.17 kg marketing belongs to non-touch models and is excluded. Published approximate weight, not a weighed retail unit.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Yoga/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Lid material

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

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

Bottom material

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

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

Native resolution

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

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20264Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

218.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

161.7ppi=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

OLED1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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

Glossy1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20264Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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 Yoga Slim 7x (14", Gen 11) 14Q8Y11

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	60

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact 1920 x 1200 touch panel is 60 Hz. Optional 2.8K 120 Hz VRR is not transferred.4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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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

400nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Selected WUXGA touch display row explicitly states 400 nits typical. Current platform PDF explicitly labels it SDR typical.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Yoga/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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600nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Selected WUXGA touch display row explicitly states 600 nits peak. Current platform PDF labels it HDR peak. Launch press 500-nit figure and optional 2.8K 1100-nit panel are excluded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Yoga/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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100%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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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100%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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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DisplayHDR True Black 5001Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Selected touch WUXGA panel is DisplayHDR True Black 500. Certification level is distinct from its 600-nit HDR peak.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Explicit X-Rite factory color calibration. This is not stored as an X-Rite certification.

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 X2 Elite X2E-80-1001Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact processor row states 12 cores, maximum 4.7 GHz single-core and 4.4 GHz dual-core. Core classifications are not relabelled to fit the schema. Combined 34 MB total cache is not stored as L3.4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Qualcomm1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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 Yoga Slim 7x (14", Gen 11) 14Q8Y11

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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

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Max boost clock

4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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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3nm6Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 exact X2E-80-100 column explicitly states Process Node 3nm. No specific foundry revision or marketing-node conversion is inferred.

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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80TOPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact selected Hexagon NPU up to 80 TOPS, distinct from other 85-TOPS processor variants. The direct Qualcomm product brief identifies INT8 precision. Sustained throughput is not stated.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 exact X2E-80-100 column states Hexagon NPU 80 TOPS at INT8. Combined platform or sustained throughput is not claimed.

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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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 X2-851Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact PSREF names the integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU generically. The direct Qualcomm product brief identifies X2-85 for this exact selected X2E-80-100 processor.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 exact X2E-80-100 column identifies integrated Qualcomm Adreno X2-85. Other X2-90 variants are excluded. CPU capability does not establish optional laptop radios or other peripherals.

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

32GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20264Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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.

9,523MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact selected soldered LPDDR5X-9523 configuration. Current maker System Specs independently repeats 9523 MT/s.4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026

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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact memory section says dual-channel and no memory slots.

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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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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32GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact SKU Max Memory is 32 GB soldered and not upgradable.

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.

1TB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Selected 1 TB converted to decimal 1000 GB.4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20264Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 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 Yoga Slim 7x (14", Gen 11) 14Q8Y11

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026One M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot occupied by the selected 1 TB SSD. Other capacities are excluded.

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 Yoga Slim 7x (14", Gen 11) 14Q8Y11

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4	2	Left	40	USB4	Yes	65	15
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4	1	Right	40	USB4	Yes	65	15

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Yoga/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Three USB-C USB4 40Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4 and accepted USB PD 45-65 W. Physical sides and peripheral output budgets are established by the original guide.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/c/b/0/0bc327480c1fa1b7ba2f5ee7708aa36fe5d4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide printed pages 5-8 show two left USB-C and one right always-on USB-C. Page 11 specifies each port accepts 45-65 W USB PD and supplies at most 5 V 3 A, or 15 W.

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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

Cellular

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No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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

English (US)4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026

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.

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

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No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/c/b/0/0bc327480c1fa1b7ba2f5ee7708aa36fe5d4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete keyboard illustration on printed page 1 shows no separate numeric keypad. The complete top inventory identifies wireless antennas, keyboard and touchpad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Yoga/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published keyboard travel 1.5 mm.

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

Not available

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/c/b/0/0bc327480c1fa1b7ba2f5ee7708aa36fe5d4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete keyboard and touchpad illustration and top inventory on printed pages 1-2 show no physical pointing stick. A touchpad is not counted as a 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.

Width135Height80mm(5.3 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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

9.2MP1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact camera is 9.2MP plus IR and E-shutter, rather than rounded generic 9MP marketing.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/c/b/0/0bc327480c1fa1b7ba2f5ee7708aa36fe5d4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide describes built-in IR camera and facial recognition. Exact SKU selects the IR camera.

Webcam privacy

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Electronic kill switch1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/c/b/0/0bc327480c1fa1b7ba2f5ee7708aa36fe5d4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Right-side camera switch disables the built-in camera electronically. E-shutter is not a physical lens cover.

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

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Two 2 W woofers and two 2 W tweeters are four physical drivers.

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

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8W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Four published 2 W driver ratings sum to 8 W. RMS or peak classification is unstated.

Audio features

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

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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

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

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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

70Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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 Yoga Slim 7x (14", Gen 11) 14Q8Y11

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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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

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

USB-C1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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.

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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.

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

TPM

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2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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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No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/c/b/0/0bc327480c1fa1b7ba2f5ee7708aa36fe5d4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete left, right and bottom diagrams and hardware inventories on printed pages 5-9 show no dedicated chassis security-lock slot. No accessory lock capability is substituted.

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 (Arm64)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20264Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 20264Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 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.

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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 Yoga Slim 7x (14", Gen 11) 14Q8Y11

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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 Yoga Slim 7x (14", Gen 11) 14Q8Y11

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

12.85h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

13.63h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

EPEAT

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Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026

Other certifications

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Carbon Neutral Certified, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, Eyesafe Certified 2.0, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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 USB-C Slim power adapter (2-pin, wall-mount)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Only exact selected main adapter. Accessories row is None and pen has no support. Optional ecosystem accessories are excluded.

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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact configured Power Adapter is 65 W USB-C Slim 2-pin wall-mount, rather than a no-adapter regional option.

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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 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/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11Read 5 October 2026Exact US one-year courier or carry-in. Courier mapped to collect and return. No paid upgrade included.

Links

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Product page

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

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000us4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-slim-series/lenovo-yoga-slim-7x-gen-11-14-inch-snapdragon/83qr0000usRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Yoga/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Yoga/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11/Yoga_Slim_7_14Q8Y11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current September 4, 2026 PSREF platform PDF opened and read. Exact processor and WUXGA touch rows used. Optional panels and processor variants are excluded.

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

support.lenovo.com/us/en/documentation/sg10701/read_first3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/c/b/0/0bc327480c1fa1b7ba2f5ee7708aa36fe5d4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14-inch Gen 11 user guide, first edition February 2026, scope 83QR/14Q8Y11. Independent public PDF mirror. Official support SG10701 route identifies the family.

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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