Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
70Performance38.3
74.3Display26.5
70.4Battery61.1
71.6Portability80.5
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 71.5 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and performance (+32). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 61
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 138% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,500 vs 8,600
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 72
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 23% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.6 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $1,999
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| 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 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,850+71% | 2,250 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,500+138% | 8,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+25% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h+8% | 13 h |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.24 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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