Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G9 IRL
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G9 IRL 2026, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray
Lenovo
49 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G9 IRL 2026, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray
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Scores
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Compact
Student
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Creator
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Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G9 IRL | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core 5 210H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Core 5 210H |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 3.02 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | macOS | English Keyboard |
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 ThinkBook 16 G9 IRL 2026, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.