Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6, Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Arctic Gray
Lenovo
50 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6, Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Arctic Gray
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
Business
Compact
Student
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1355U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.55 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6, Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Arctic Gray
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
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 ThinkBook 16 G6, Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Arctic Gray
No current pricing available
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
