Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2024, Ryzen 7 7735U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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 ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2024, Ryzen 7 7735U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Lenovo laptop, praising its speed, touchscreen, and build quality. The battery life and fast charging are also highlighted as strong points. A few minor concerns include weight and a potentially weak WiFi board, but overall it is seen as excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Touchscreen functionality
- Good build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Slightly heavy
- Potential weak WiFi board
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7735U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 680M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 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★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.81 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 47 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 E16 Gen 2 2024, Ryzen 7 7735U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (26th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2024, Ryzen 7 7735U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black offers 2.5x better value for money
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2024, Ryzen 7 7735U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.