Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
91.1Performance46.1
74.3Display35.1
99.5Battery52
53.3Portability71.9
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and performance (+45). 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 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 52
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 151% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 11,979
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 53
- 35% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.15 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+50%Top 1% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+151%Top 1% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+56% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.4 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+15% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | 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 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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