Apple MacBook Z1ML0005G 14″ vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a winner as well as a better price.
- For performance Apple MacBook Z1ML0005G 14″ has a bit better performing processor.
- Z1ML0005G comes with macOS and ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell with Windows 11.
- Z1ML0005G has a higher resolution screen (6k).
- ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell features a bigger display. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- Z1ML0005G has a bigger SSD.
Apple MacBook Z1ML0005G 14″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare specifications
| Apple MacBook Z1ML0005G 14″ | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) |
|---|---|
| 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 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | Quadro RTX 3000 |
| Screen size | |
| 14″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 6k (6016 x 3384 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 inches | 14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches |
| (31.27 x 22.12 x 1.55 cm) | (36.5 x 26.19 x 2.46 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| macOS | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 31, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,025.00 | $5,899.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,025.00 | $5,899.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Apple MacBook Z1ML0005G 14″
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ)
Compare Apple MacBook Z1ML0005G 14″ / Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell vs other Macbooks:
Apple MacBook Z1ML0005G 14″ summary
Apple MacBook Z1ML0005G is a great value laptop released in 2026. It has a very good Apple CPU, but not as much memory for its price. 6k resolution is very good for the 14-inch screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is a brilliant amount.
(CTO) Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro: M5 Max chip w 18-core CPU - 40-core GPU, 64GB, 4TB, Space Black, 96W - Z1ML0005G - (2026)
(CTO) Configure to Order Mac: Upgraded from base specifications.
Preconfigured with 64GB memory and 4TB SSD Drive
Liquid Retina XDR 14" Display
Supercharged by M5: Apple M5 Max 18C CPU - 40C GPU chip
ASIN: B0GSXFCDK3
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell (21RQ) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an okay Intel processor, however enough memory for its price. The laptop has the Quadro RTX 3000 GPU that is subpar for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. 3.2K resolution is okay for the 16″ 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is fine leaves room for improvement. It is quite bulky at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3【NVIDIA RTX 3000 Blackwell】 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED Touch, 600 nits Backlit KYB, Win11 Pro (64GB RAM + 2TB SSD)
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor (E-cores up to 4.60 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
RAM : 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz; Graphic Card: RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D): 15.8mm – 20.9mm x 362mm x 252mm / 0.62″ – 0.82″ x 14.25″ x 9.92″ Weight: Starting at 2.54kg / 5.6lbs
[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.
ASIN: B0HFPF5NW6