Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
40.4chipPerformance57.2
—Graphics79.6
74.3Displayspec-based71
81.8Batteryspec-based44.8
54.8Portabilityspec-based57.5
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) scores 60.6 against 60.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)
- 159% higher Web browsing endurance: 14.3 h vs 5.5 h
- 18% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 20.6 mm
- 11% higher capacity: 99.6 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $2,819
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 12% lower weight: 1.84 kg vs 2.1 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+7% | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 Pro (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple M1 Pro 16-core GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,811Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,940Top 26% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 9,204Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.6 Wh+11% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.3 h+159% | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 1.84 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+18% | 20.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 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 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Pro |
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