Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
40.4Performance46.1
29.8Display35.1
20Battery52
86.4Portability71.9
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and performance (+6). Apple MacBook Neo 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 portability score: 86 vs 72
- 36% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 19.7 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,894
- 12% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.4 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 20
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+22%Top 13% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 11,979+34%Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 64 Wh+75% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+12% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+36% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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