Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
91.1Performance38.3
74.3Display26.5
63.2Battery61.1
71Portability80.5
10 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and display (+48). 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 27
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 242% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 8,600
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 71
- 23% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | 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 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+92%Top 4% | 2,250Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+242%Top 4% | 8,600Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+25% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.24 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+8% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 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 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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