Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 2025, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 2025, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray

Lenovo
62 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Smooth operation
  • Beautiful display
  • Great battery life
  • Improved keyboard
Cons
  • Shipping delays
  • Minor display issue
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Keyboard 2
👍 Port selection 2

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 2025, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Lenovo
63
Business
Apple
96
Lenovo
63
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
54
Student
Apple
93
Lenovo
75
Developer
Apple
92
Lenovo
69
Creator
Apple
73
Lenovo
31
Ai Llm
Apple
68
Lenovo
25
Gaming
Apple
55
Lenovo
18

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★Intel Core 5 210H
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,773
17,948
Cores10★8
Frequency—2.2 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (10-Core)★Intel Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P345% NTSC
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMIHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.50 kg★1.70 kg
Battery72 Wh★45 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 2025, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray

  • Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong screen (66th percentile)
  • Below average portability (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment