Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 9 2024, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Arctic 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 ThinkBook 16 Gen 9 2024, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Arctic Grey
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core 5 210H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel integrated graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 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 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
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 Gen 9 2024, Core 5 210H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Arctic Grey
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (74th percentile)
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.