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Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5

Apple MacBook Neo
41.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
48Inno Score
40.4Performance38.3
29.8Display26.5
20Battery61.1
86.4Portability80.5
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 wins this laptop face-off, 48 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41). 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 display score: 30 vs 27
  • Stronger portability score: 86 vs 81
  • 57% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,250
  • 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
  • 25% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16.9 mm
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,549

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5

  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 20
  • 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
  • 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
  • 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
  • 59% higher capacity: 58 Wh vs 37 Wh

Display

Display comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecApple MacBook NeoLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Screen size13 ″14 ″+8%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS (WUXGA low-power)
Resolution2408x15061920x1200
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits+25%400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecApple MacBook NeoLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
ProcessorApple A18 Pro (6-core)Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
GraphicsApple A18 Pro 5-core GPUIntel Graphics (integrated)
RAM8 GB32 GB+300%
RAM typeLPDDR5X (unified)LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered)
Storage256 GB1,024 GB+300%
Storage typeSSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecApple MacBook NeoLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Geekbench 6 (single)3,535+57%Top 24%2,250Bottom 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,920+4%Bottom 6%8,600Bottom 4%

Battery

Battery comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecApple MacBook NeoLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Capacity37 Wh58 Wh+59%
Web browsing endurance—13 h
Charging20 W65 W+225%

Design

Design comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecApple MacBook NeoLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Weight1.23 kg+1%1.24 kg
Thickness12.7 mm+25%16.9 mm
MaterialAluminumRecycled aluminum and magnesium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecApple MacBook NeoLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
PortsUSB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth65.3
Webcam1080p FaceTime HD1080p + IR with privacy shutter
BiometricsTouch ID (512GB model only)Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecApple MacBook NeoLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Operating systemmacOS TahoeWindows 11 Pro

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