Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP

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 14 G4 IAP 2023, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Mineral Gray

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP 2023, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Mineral Gray

Lenovo
37 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 14 G4 IAP 2023, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Mineral Gray

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Lenovo
32
Business
Apple
96
Lenovo
42
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
50
Student
Apple
93
Lenovo
40
Developer
Apple
92
Lenovo
34
Creator
Apple
73
Lenovo
14
Ai Llm
Apple
68
Lenovo
12
Gaming
Apple
55
Lenovo
9

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 IAP
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★Intel Core i5 1235U
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,773
12,385
Cores1010
Frequency—1.3 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (10-Core)★Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
1,534
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★802.11ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Physical
Weight1.50 kg★—
Battery72 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 14 G4 IAP 2023, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Mineral Gray

  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong portability (66th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average storage (24th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment