Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Lenovo ThinkPad W530. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm | 37.28 cm x 24.51 cm x 3.56 cm |
Weight | 1.57 kg | 2.81 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic |
DISPLAY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 15.6" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 1600 x 900 (HD+) |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
Colour Gamut | - | 60% |
Features | - | Anti-glare |
PROCESSOR | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3520M / 2.9 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | L3 - 3 MB | 4 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Chipset | - | Mobile Intel QM77 Express |
Features | Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
MEMORY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
RAM Type | DDR3L SDRAM | DDR3 SDRAM |
Speed | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 |
Rated Speed | - | 1600 MHz |
Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 204-pin |
Slots Qty | - | 2 |
Empty Slots | - | 1 |
STORAGE | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s |
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Optical Drive | - | DVD-Writer removable |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Graphics | NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
Video Memory | - | 2 GB |
Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Optimus |
Camera | Yes | - |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, stereo microphone |
Codec | - | Realtek ALC3202 |
Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 |
COMMUNICATIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Wireless Controller | - | Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 |
Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Intel 82579LM |
BATTERY | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | 9-cell Lithium Ion |
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Installed Qty | - | 1 |
Max Supported Qty | - | 2 |
Battery Capacity (Size) | 71.8 Wh | 94 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 9 hours | Up to 12.8 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 60 Watt | 170 Watt |
INPUT | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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Type | Keyboard, trackpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
Features | Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor | Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display | Lenovo ThinkPad W530 |
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Expansion Bays | - | 1 x Ultrabay Enhanced |
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Slots | - | 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) |
Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.0 2 x Thunderbolt 2 HDMI Headphone output |
4-pin FireWire Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN Mini DisplayPort PoweredUSB 2.0 USB 2.0 VGA 2 x USB 3.0 |
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 W530 |
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Operating System (OS) | Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English |
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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 W530 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Integrated Options | - | ThinkLight |
Security | - | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | - | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage |
Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | 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 - 3 years - on-site Limited warranty - battery - 1 year |