Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
67.1Performance32.1
74.3Display23.3
63.2Battery29.3
73.1Portability72.8
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 69.1 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and performance (+35). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (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 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 29
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 116% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,926 vs 8,311
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288+91%Top 5% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926+116%Top 22% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+54% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.42 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+17% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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