Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8
91.1chipPerformancechip61.9
—Graphics87.6
74.3Displayspec-based71
—Batteryspec-based86.7
78.9Portabilityspec-based61.8
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 82.9 to 72, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29). Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 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 PROLED (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 62
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 27% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.91 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8
- 78% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 36 GB
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | PROLED XDR (tandem OLED, touch) | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | — | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+33% | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max (32-core GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB+78% |
| RAM type | Unified memory | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+27% | 1.91 kg |
| Thickness | — | 15.8 mm |
| Material | 100% recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe, 3.5mm headphone jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 5.0MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 PROLED (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 27 | Windows 11 Pro |
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