Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro vs Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 8) 2-in-1 Laptop (2026)
Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro
M3 Pro chip, 18GB unified RAM, ProMotion 120Hz OLED, 18hr, 1.55kg. The pro creative laptop.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 8) 2-in-1 Laptop
OLED 2.8K, Core Ultra 7, Bose speakers, 360° hinge, stylus, 1.3kg. Premium 2-in-1 with Bose audio.
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro | Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 8) 2-in-1 Laptop | |
|---|---|---|
| 247Verdict Score | 9.5/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner Rating | 4.7★ (4,200) | 4.4★ (2,800) |
| Verdict | Outstanding | Excellent |
| Display | 14.2" ProMotion 120Hz XDR | OLED 2.8K 120Hz |
| Weight | 1.55kg | 1.3kg |
Quick Verdict
Both are strong choices, but the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro edges ahead with a 9.5/10 vs 9.0/10. M3 Pro chip, 18GB unified RAM, ProMotion 120Hz OLED, 18hr, 1.55kg. The pro creative laptop. That said, the Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 8) 2-in-1 Laptop is worth considering if OLED 2.8K, Core Ultra 7, Bose speakers, 360° hinge, stylus, 1.3kg. Premium 2-in-1 with Bose audio..
Pros & Cons Side by Side
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro
- M3 Pro chip handles Final Cut Pro 4K editing, Xcode compilation and ML training without thermal throttling
- ProMotion 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display is the best laptop screen available — P3 wide colour, 1000 nits
- 18GB unified RAM handles demanding creative workflows that 8GB MacBook Air cannot sustain
- HDMI 2.1, SD card reader and MagSafe alongside USB-C — no hub required for most workflows
- 18-hour battery while running pro workloads — unmatched in the pro laptop category
- £2,100+ starting price requires professional justification
- 1.55kg is heavier than MacBook Air's 1.24kg — noticeable for daily commuting
- M3 Pro is overkill for email, browsing and office work — MacBook Air is the right choice for those tasks
Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 8) 2-in-1 Laptop
- Bose integrated speaker system — the only laptop with genuine Bose audio engineering
- OLED 2.8K 120Hz display at 1.3kg — best display-to-weight ratio of any 2-in-1 reviewed
- 360° hinge with integrated stylus silo — pen always present, never separately stored
- 1.3kg lighter than HP Spectre x360 at comparable OLED specification
- Sound quality for a laptop speaker is class-leading — relevant for media consumption
- Core Ultra 7 battery trails Apple M3 efficiency significantly
- Integrated stylus silo means a thinner, lighter stylus than HP's full-size pen
- Premium pricing for a 2-in-1 segment where MacBook Air provides superior performance per pound
FAQ
Which is better, Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 or Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 8) 2-in-1?
Both are strong choices, but the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro edges ahead with a 9.5/10 vs 9.0/10. M3 Pro chip, 18GB unified RAM, ProMotion 120Hz OLED, 18hr, 1.55kg. The pro creative laptop. That said, the Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 8) 2-in-1 Laptop is worth considering if OLED 2.8K, Core Ultra 7, Bose speakers, 360° hinge, stylus, 1.3kg. Premium 2-in-1 with Bose audio..
Is the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 worth the extra cost?
Yes — Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro scores higher at 9.5/10 vs 9.0/10.
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