Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 16" Slim 5i
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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Lenovo IdeaPad 16" Slim 5i, Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Luna Gray
Lenovo
60 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 IdeaPad 16" Slim 5i, Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Luna Gray
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Lenovo IdeaPad 16" Slim 5i | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 322 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| 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★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.85 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 60 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 IdeaPad 16" Slim 5i, Core Ultra 5 322, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Luna Gray
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.