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MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) with its M2 chip offers good balance for general use and provides a highly portable option with long battery life, suitable if you prefer macOS and a lighter device for everyday carry. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, though heavier and with a shorter battery life, provides more power with Intel i7 and Nvidia RTX graphics which are preferable for demanding engineering tasks, 3D work, or machine learning projects; it is also equipped with a larger, higher-resolution screen and runs on Windows 11 Pro which might be required for certain software. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Best in class battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
8.3
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Software Development

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
8.4
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
8.2
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

20.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
8.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality.

Cost

$1,219
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
$1,449
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

Gaming and AI

6.5
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
6.9
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.9
MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
ThinkPad P16
8.2
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)Lenovo ThinkPad P16

GENERAL

Price
$1,219
$1,449
Release Date
June 1, 2022July 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61''14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2''
Weight
3 lbs6.5 lbs
Width
11.97"14.3"
Depth
8.36"10.5"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2Intel i7-12800HX
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
04
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
20 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh94 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16003840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
497 nits569 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/108.5/10
Portability Score
8.9/105.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesYes
Fan Noise Score
10/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/109.1/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
02
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
34

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)

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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."

Lenovo ThinkPad P16

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PCMag

Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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