Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L560

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Lenovo ThinkPad L560. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad L560 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L560 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard layout

good battery life

solid performance stability

adequate connectivity options

heavyweight design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

outdated aesthetic style

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Lenovo ThinkPad L560
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L560 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.085 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6600U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption 2
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards - Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 11.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad L560
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0)
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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