Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
83.8Performance46.1
74.3Display35.1
63.2Battery52
71.6Portability71.9
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.7 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and performance (+38). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 84 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 52
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 116% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 25,892 vs 11,979
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- 13% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.6 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (15-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,302+49%Top 3% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 25,892+116%Top 4% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+13% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.4 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+21% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 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 14 (M5 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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