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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MacBook Pro 14 and LOQ 15 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MacBook Pro 14 | LOQ 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Product Family | MacBook | LOQ |
| Model | MacBook Pro 14 | LOQ 15IRX9 |
| Model Number | — | 15IRX9 |
| Part Number / SKU | — | 83DV00FYUS |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Professional | Gaming |
| Color | — | Luna Grey |
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Apple | Intel |
| Processor Family | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Model | M4 Pro | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
| Processor Generation | Apple M4 family | 13th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | ARM64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU Cores | — | 10 cores |
| Performance Cores | — | 6 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 4 cores |
| CPU Threads | — | 16 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | — | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB |
| Processor Base Power | — | 55 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 157 W |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | Apple Neural Engine | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Apple | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Apple M4 Pro GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Architecture | — | Ada Lovelace |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR6 |
| GPU TGP | — | 105 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 2370 MHz |
| MUX Switch | — | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | — | Yes |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | 2 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz | 4K @ 60Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 48 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | Unified Memory | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | — | 4800 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | On-package | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | — | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | — | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 4.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | M.2 2242 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | — | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | — | 2 slots |
| Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Card Reader Formats | SDXC | — |
| Card Reader Standard | SDXC | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 14.2 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | 3K | FHD |
| Display Technology | Mini-LED | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina XDR | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | Yes |
| VRR Range | ProMotion up to 120 Hz; fixed 47.95–60 Hz Hz | — |
| Display Brightness | 1000 nits | 300 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 1600 nits | — |
| sRGB Color Gamut | — | 100 % |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000000:1 | 1000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| HDR Support | Yes | — |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | ProMotion | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Viewing Angle | — | 85° / 85° / 85° / 85° degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | — | 88 % |
| Low Blue Light Certification | — | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (software) |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 12MP | 720p HD |
| Camera Privacy Shutter | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | Keyboard (Touch ID) | — |
| Camera Features | Center Stage; Desk View; computational video | Fixed focus; electronic privacy shutter |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 6-speaker system | 2 x speakers |
| Speaker Power | — | 2 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos | Nahimic |
| Microphone Configuration | 3-mic studio-quality array | Dual microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Magic Keyboard | 6-row multimedia keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Key Travel | — | 1.5 mm |
| Touchpad Type | Force Touch | Precision TouchPad |
| Touchpad Dimensions | — | 120 x 75 mm |
| Touchpad Material | — | Mylar |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | IEEE 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 or above |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1 Gbps |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 3 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, 140W Power Delivery |
| USB4 Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 120 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort over USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Internal PCIe Slots | — | 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Li-ion |
| Battery Life | 22 hours | 5.6 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | Apple video streaming test | Local 1080p video playback at 150 nits |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | 50 % | 80 % |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Power Adapter | — | 170 W |
| Power Connector | MagSafe 3 | DC-in |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 96 W | 140 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 312.6 mm | 359.86 mm |
| Depth | 221.2 mm | 258.7 mm |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 23.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS |
| Base Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | — | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | — |
| Smart Card Support | — | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | Self-healing BIOS |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR | — |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold (US and Canada) | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | >35% recycled content; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure | — |
| Product Carbon Footprint | 218 kg CO2e | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 5–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 0-90 % RH | 8–95 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -25-45 °C | 5–43 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Apple One-Year Limited Warranty | Courier or Carry-in |
MacBook Pro 14 and LOQ 15 share specifications such as Storage Capacity (512 GB), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Maximum External Displays (2 displays).
The main differences: Processor Model (MacBook Pro 14: M4 Pro, LOQ 15: Intel Core i5-13450HX); GPU Model (MacBook Pro 14: Apple M4 Pro GPU, LOQ 15: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU); Installed Memory (MacBook Pro 14: 24 GB, LOQ 15: 12 GB); Display Size (MacBook Pro 14: 14.2 inch, LOQ 15: 15.6 inch).
MacBook Pro 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while LOQ 15 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
