Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 2023, Core i5-1335U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black
Lenovo
53 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 1335U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.77 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 47 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 2023, Core i5-1335U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 2023, Core i5-1335U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
