Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
40.4Performance33
29.8Display26.5
20Battery36.7
86.4Portability75.2
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Neo wins this laptop face-off, 41.6 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+11) and performance (+7). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (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 33
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 75
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,306
- 28% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger battery score: 37 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
- 44% higher capacity: 53 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+53%Top 13% | 2,306Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920+5%Bottom 7% | 8,460Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 53 Wh+44% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+11% | 1.38 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+28% | 17.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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