Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E15
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Lenovo ThinkPad E15, Core i5-10210U, 4GB, 500GB HDD, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Lenovo ThinkPad E15, Core i5-10210U, 4GB, 500GB HDD, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Lenovo ThinkPad E15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i5 10210U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.90 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad E15, Core i5-10210U, 4GB, 500GB HDD, Black
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (22nd percentile)
- Below average storage (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.