Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad E14, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad E14, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Lenovo
63 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 ThinkPad E14, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 1TB SSD, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Lenovo
60
Business
Apple
96
Lenovo
67
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
72
Student
Apple
93
Lenovo
77
Developer
Apple
92
Lenovo
67
Creator
Apple
73
Lenovo
30
Ai Llm
Apple
68
Lenovo
27
Gaming
Apple
55
Lenovo
19

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5Lenovo ThinkPad E14
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★Intel Core i7 1355U
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,773
13,815
Cores1010
Frequency—1.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (10-Core)★Intel Iris Xe Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB40 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Yes★
HDMIHDMI1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.0
Ethernet—RJ-45
Physical
Weight1.50 kg★1.59 kg
Battery72 Wh★47 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 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 E14, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 1TB SSD, Black

  • Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong portability (73rd percentile)

Pricing

Lenovo ThinkPad E14, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 1TB SSD, Black is $1,999 cheaper (2.8x less).

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black0.030score per dollar
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad E14, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 1TB SSD, Black0.057score per dollar

Lenovo ThinkPad E14, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 1TB SSD, Black offers 1.9x better value for money

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Lenovo ThinkPad E14, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment