Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2023, Ryzen 5 7530U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black
Lenovo
51 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 Gen 5 2023, Ryzen 5 7530U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.53 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 Gen 5 2023, Ryzen 5 7530U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2023, Ryzen 5 7530U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.
