Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD)
27.6chipPerformancechip46.9
—Graphicschip53.4
29.8Displayspec-based26.5
74.2Batteryspec-based46.7
77.4Portabilityspec-based72.5
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) scores 47.4 against 47.3 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
- 29% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 22 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,759
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 14 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 (8-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Graphics | Apple M1 8-core GPU | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 RDNA 3.5 CUs) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 60 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.4 h | — |
| Charging | 61 W | 65 W+7% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.28 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+29% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF), top and bottom (WLAN models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Optional fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Big Sur | Windows 11 Pro |
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