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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro

14.2" · 3024×1964 · Mini-LED
Optimal Viewing Distance 34cm
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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition

16" · 3200×2000 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 37cm
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Specification Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro 2023 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition 2025
Screen Size 14.2" 16" (Better)
Resolution 3024×1964 3200×2000 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 254 (Better) 236
Optimal Viewing Distance 34cm (Better) 37cm
Panel Type Mini-LED OLED
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) None None
Response Time 37 ms GTG 0.2 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification None DisplayHDR True Black 1000
SDR Brightness 600 nits 1000 nits (Better)
HDR Peak Brightness 1600 nits 1600 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000,000 1:1,000,000
Ports 1x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C 1x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C
USB-C Power Delivery 96 W (Better) 65 W
Color Gamut sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 97% · Adobe RGB 91% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% · Adobe RGB 100% (Better)
Year 2023 2025 (Better)

Summary

The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro has higher pixel density (254 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro allows sitting closer (34cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition offers a larger 16" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro or Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro has 254 PPI compared to 236 PPI for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro requires 34cm vs 37cm for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition to reach retina quality.

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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