Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
16" · 2560×1600 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 46cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)18in category
Apple MacBook Neo219 PPI #13
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10189 PPI #16
189 PPI261 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness18in category
Apple MacBook Neo500 nits #13
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 101065 nits #6
500 nits1600 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10100% #1
97%100%
Refresh Rate
Apple MacBook Neo60 Hz
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10240 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 50cm. The Apple MacBook Neo has 16% higher pixel density (219 vs 189 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 40cm.
- Brightness: advantage Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 — Similar SDR brightness (500 vs 500 nits), but the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 leads in HDR peak (1065 vs 500 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 219 | 189 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 40cm | 46cm |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Screen Size | 13" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2408×1506 | 2560×1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 25 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1065 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,000,000 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 30 W | 100 W |
All specifications
| Specification | Apple MacBook Neo 2026 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 13" | 16" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2408×1506 | 2560×1600 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 219 (Better) | 189 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 40cm (Better) | 46cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | G-SYNC |
| Response Time | 25 ms GTG | 0.2 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1065 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | USB-C | 1x HDMI · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 30 W | 100 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2026 (Better) | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Apple MacBook Neo or Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10?
The Apple MacBook Neo has 219 PPI compared to 189 PPI for the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Apple MacBook Neo requires 40cm vs 46cm for the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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