Since the launch of the redesigned MacBook Pro in 2021, Windows laptops have struggled to produce a true rival. The new Lenovo Slim Pro, though, looks to be the full package, especially in terms of its performance and screen.

The top-of-the-line new model, the Slim Pro 9i, matches the MacBook Pro in a few important ways, starting with the display. This is one of the first Windows laptops oriented toward creatives that adopts a mini-LED screen, switching from the OLED options that were previously available.

That means significantly brighter panels (up to 1,200 nits for HDR content) and excellent colors. These have started to become popular options in high-end gaming laptops this year, but the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i finally matches the MacBook Pro’s XDR display, at least in specs. It comes in two display options: a 14.5-inch 3K model with a resolution of 3072 x 1920 or a 16-inch model with a 3200 x 2000 resolution. Both displays are in 16:10 aspect ratio, a 165Hz refresh rate, and a touch layer.

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