Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD)
42chipPerformancechip58.1
—Graphics77.3
74.3Displayspec-based38.4
69.9Batteryspec-based86.7
71.6Portabilityspec-based56.6
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) scores 61.5 against 61.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (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 14 (M1 Pro)
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 33% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 23.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $5,299
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 42
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Graphics | Apple M1 Pro 16-core GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe Gen 5) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,256Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.1 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg+9% | 1.75 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+33% | 23.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5.0MP camera with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader in power button (IR camera for Windows Hello optional) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Pro |
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