Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
40.4Performance50.2
29.8Display26.5
20Battery44
86.4Portability80.5
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) wins this laptop face-off, 48.4 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and performance (+10). 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
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,462
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 25% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 44 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
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+44%Top 13% | 2,462Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 14,767+66%Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 58 Wh+59% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+1% | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+25% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB4 40Gbps (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) |
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