Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1MH0004L) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Comparison summary
- Apple MacBook Pro 14″ is hands-down better laptop but Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a better deal.
- Pro comes with macOS and ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with Windows.
- Pro has a higher resolution screen (6k).
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 features a bigger display. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- Pro features more memory.
- Pro has a bigger SSD.
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1MH0004L)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1MH0004L) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| - | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 128gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | RTX 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 14.2″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 6k (6016 x 3384 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.78 lbs (3.08 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14 x 9 x 1 inches | 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches |
| (35.56 x 22.86 x 2.54 cm) | (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| macOS | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 1, 2026 | June 21, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,699.00 | $5,579.21 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,699.00 | $5,579.21 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1MH0004L)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare Apple MacBook Pro 14″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 vs other Macbooks:
Apple MacBook Pro 14″ (Z1MH0004L) summary
Apple MacBook Pro is attractively priced laptop released in 2026. It is reasonably weighted enough at 6.78 lbs (3.08 kg). 6k resolution is exceptional for the 14″ monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is ok.
Apple MacBook Pro with M5 Max, 18‑core CPU, 40‑core GPU: 14.2-inch Display, 128GB Memory, 2TB SSD; Silver
BUCKLE UP—Along with a next-generation CPU, faster unified memory, and up to 2x faster SSD storage, M5 Pro and M5 Max feature a more powerful GPU with a Neural Accelerator built into each core, delivering faster AI performance and on-device training capabilities. So you can blaze through demanding workloads at mind-bending speeds.
BUILT FOR AI—Apple silicon, and every major component that powers it, is designed to run demanding on-device AI workloads like LLM inference and training. And Apple Intelligence helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly with groundbreaking privacy protections at every step.
ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFE—MacBook Pro delivers the same exceptional performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in.
MACOS RUNS APPS FAST—All your go-to apps run lightning fast in macOS, including built-in apps like FaceTime and Messages. Plus, built-in protection and free software updates help keep your Mac running smoothly and securely.
IF YOU LOVE IPHONE, YOU’LL LOVE MAC—Mac works like magic with your other Apple devices. View and control what’s on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring. Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages or use your Mac to answer FaceTime calls.
BRILLIANT PRO DISPLAY—The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display features 1600 nits peak brightness, up to 1000 nits sustained brightness, and 1,000,000:1 contrast.
ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO—Stay perfectly framed and sound great with a 12MP Center Stage camera, three studio-quality mics, and six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos.
CONNECT IT ALL—Features three Thunderbolt 5 ports, a MagSafe 3 charging port, SDXC card slot, HDMI port, headphone jack, and the Apple-designed N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. And supports up to three external displays with M5 Pro, or up to four with M5 Max.
ASIN: B0GZ4SQXGD
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU that is poor well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is fantastic for the 16″ IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher. It is quite heavy at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.6GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16 WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, LED Backlight; Graphic Card: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.
CPU Model Speed: 400 GHz | Keyboard Layout: Qwerty | Power Source Type: AC & Battery | Refresh Rate: 60 hertz
ASIN: B0CF39GQ35