Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 comes out ahead overall, scoring 85% to 15% across the categories compared — particularly overall score (8.5 /10 vs 5.6 /10).
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 scored 85%, Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 scored 15%.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 is priced around $2699, Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 around $1666.
How Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Rank
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
Apple M5 Pro (18-Core) ranks in the top 14% of 45 CPUs we track.
LPDDR5X RAM ranks in the top 25% of 4 RAM types we track.
Custom storage interface ranks in the top 75% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
Mini LED display ranks in the top 40% of 5 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 34% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Adreno X1-85 ranks in the top 66% of 29 GPUs we track.
LPDDR5X RAM ranks in the top 25% of 4 RAM types we track.
PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) storage interface ranks in the top 50% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
IPS LCD display ranks in the top 60% of 5 display types we track.
Carbon fiber build ranks in the top 25% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 34% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.5 /10 | 5.6 /10 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 6.8 /10 | 8.9 /10 |
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber |
| Available colors | Black, Silver | Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm | 313.6 x 219.4 x 16.9 mm |
| Footprint | 882 cm2 (136.8 inches2) | 688 cm2 (106.7 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 15.5 x 9.9 cm | 11.5 x 7.4 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Performance score | 9.6 /10 | 6.4 /10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 2065 | 878 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 203 | 102 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 28544 | 13498 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4353 | 2279 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 18 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple M5 Pro (18-Core) | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 18 (6P + 12E) | 12 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M5 Pro (18-Core) Apple M5 Max (32-сore) Apple M5 Max (40-сore) | X1E-78-100 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 8.3 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 Pro (20-core) | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 Pro GPU (20-core) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 256 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | — | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 28 W | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 Pro (20-core) | Adreno X1-85 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9600 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 3x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 24GB|36GB|48GB|64GB|128GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 9 /10 | 3.8 /10 |
| Display size | 16.2 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | Mini LED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | 1000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86.2% | ~82.6% |
| Side bezels | 3.4 mm | 6.1 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 135° | — |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 9.2 /10 | 7.8 /10 |
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 58 Wh |
| Charging speed | 140 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 1:25 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 8.9 /10 | 7 /10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| USB-A ports | No | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 3x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WCD9385 |
| Speaker loudness | ~84.7 dB | — |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
- Overall score: 8.5 /10 (vs 5.6 /10)
- Performance score: 9.6 /10 (vs 6.4 /10)
- Battery score: 9.2 /10 (vs 7.8 /10)
- Display score: 9 /10 (vs 3.8 /10)
- Connectivity score: 8.9 /10 (vs 7 /10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 2065 (vs 878 )
- Cinebench (single-core): 203 (vs 102 )
- Geekbench (multi-core): 28544 (vs 13498 )
- Geekbench (single-core): 4353 (vs 2279 )
- CPU threads: 18 (vs 12 )
- GPU compute: 8.3 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- RAM: 24 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Storage: 1024 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Display size: 16.2 in (vs 14 in)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 254 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 100 Wh (vs 58 Wh)
- Charging speed: 140 W (vs 65 W)
- Thickness: 16.8 mm (vs 16.9 mm)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.3 )
- SD card reader
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
- Portability score: 8.9 /10 (vs 6.8 /10)
- Storage upgradable
- Weight: 1.24 kg (vs 2.14 kg)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better overall score, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 has the better overall score at 8.5 /10, versus 5.6 /10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6.
Which has the better performance score, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 has the better performance score at 9.6 /10, versus 6.4 /10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6.
Which has the better portability score, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 has the better portability score at 8.9 /10, versus 6.8 /10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5.
Which has the better battery score, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 has the better battery score at 9.2 /10, versus 7.8 /10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6.