Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
32.9chipPerformance46.1
—Graphicschip61
29.8Displayspec-based35.1
81.4Batteryspec-based52
77.4Portabilityspec-based71.9
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) scores 50.8 against 50.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7. 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 (M2)
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 21% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 19.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 33
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 10% higher capacity: 64 Wh vs 58.2 Wh
- Lower launch price: $849 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 14 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple M2 10-core GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (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 Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,979Bottom 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 64 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18.3 h | — |
| Charging | 67 W+3% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+21% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M2) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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