Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 2026, Core 7 350, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Eclipse Black
Lenovo
55 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 2026, Core 7 350, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Eclipse Black
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Entertainment
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Student
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Creator
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Gaming
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core 7 350 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | 48 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 2026, Core 7 350, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Eclipse Black
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (74th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
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
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 2026, Core 7 350, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Eclipse Black0.039score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black0.030score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 2026, Core 7 350, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Eclipse Black offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.