Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Lenovo Flex 5 14"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Lenovo Flex 5 14" 2020, Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Grey
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 Flex 5 14" 2020, Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Grey
The Lenovo Flex 5 receives mixed feedback from the limited Q&A data. Users are curious about its touchscreen responsiveness for detailed work, warranty options, gaming performance, RAM upgradability, and whether the stylus is included. The only answered question confirms the touchscreen is suitable for drawing and graphic design, but many concerns remain unaddressed.
Pros
- Suitable touchscreen for drawing and graphic design
- Full HD IPS display
Cons
- Unanswered questions about warranty options
- Unanswered questions about gaming performance
- Unanswered questions about RAM upgradability
- Unanswered questions about stylus inclusion
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Lenovo Flex 5 14" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | AMD Ryzen 5 4500U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.65 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Home |
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 Flex 5 14" 2020, Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Grey
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong portability (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average screen (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.