Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
40.4Performance32.1
29.8Display23.3
20Battery29.3
86.4Portability72.8
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Neo wins this laptop face-off, 41.6 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+14) and performance (+8). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 73
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,245
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger battery score: 29 vs 20
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 29% higher capacity: 47 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+57%Top 13% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920+7%Bottom 7% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 47 Wh+29% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+13% | 1.42 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+32% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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