Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
78.2Performance33
74.3Display26.5
66.6Battery36.7
71Portability75.2
10 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and performance (+45). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) 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 Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 37
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 172% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 23,035 vs 8,460
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 71
- 15% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.62 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864+68%Top 8% | 2,306Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035+172%Top 5% | 8,460Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+38% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.38 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+12% | 17.7 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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