Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T480s Black 2017
Lenovo
24 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
Apple
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T480s Black 2017
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Space Black) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its exceptional performance, build quality, and value, especially when bought through B&H Photo. The only minor criticisms are its weight and a delivery issue, but overall it is highly recommended for power users.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- Great build quality
- Good value for money
- Fast and reliable
- Excellent keyboard
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Delivery issue
Performance 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
Weight 1
Delivery 1
Keyboard 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T480s | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | i7-8550U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 1.8 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD 620 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 b | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T480s Black 2017
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (23rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (26th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.