Apple MacBook Z1ML00053 14″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is a winner as well as a better price.
- For performance Apple MacBook Z1ML00053 14″ has a lot better performing processor. ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 offers more memory.
- Z1ML00053 comes with macOS and ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with Windows 11.
- Z1ML00053 has a higher resolution screen (6k).
- ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 features a bigger display. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- Z1ML00053 has a bigger SSD.
Apple MacBook Z1ML00053 14″
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Compare specifications
| Apple MacBook Z1ML00053 14″ | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Apple M5 Max 18 Core | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 36gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
| Screen size | |
| 14″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 6k (6016 x 3384 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 inches | 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches |
| (31.27 x 22.12 x 1.55 cm) | (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| macOS | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 25, 2026 | August 18, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,991.00 | $5,019.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,991.00 | $5,019.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Apple MacBook Z1ML00053 14″
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
Compare Apple MacBook Z1ML00053 14″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ vs other Macbooks:
Apple MacBook Z1ML00053 14″ summary
Apple MacBook Z1ML00053 is a great value laptop released in 2026. It has a very good Apple processor, but less RAM than competitors for its price. 6k resolution is very good for the 14″ screen. The 8000gb SSD storage is a very good amount.
(CTO) Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro: M5 Max chip w 18-core CPU - 32-core GPU, 36GB, 8TB, Space Black, 96W - Z1ML00053 - (2026)
(CTO) Configure to Order Mac: Upgraded from base specifications.
Preconfigured with 36GB memory and 8TB SSD Drive
Liquid Retina XDR 14" Display
Supercharged by M5: Apple M5 Max 18C CPU - 32C GPU chip
ASIN: B0GSXB7B76
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is very portable at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg). 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is decent.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel Ultra 9 285H vPro 16C -(64GB RAM CAMM2 || 4TB SSD), 16" 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED 600nits, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Win11 Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 9 285H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5X-7467MT/s (CAMM2) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, 100%DCI-P3, 600 nits, VRR 40-120Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation 8GB GDDR7 with up to 572 TOPS AI performance
Dimensions: (WxDxH)354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.82 kg (4.03 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 manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HFPFBW9F