Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250

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

Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Lenovo ThinkPad X250. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Lenovo ThinkPad X250
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminum Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 12.5"
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
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
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 X250
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Pro 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 X250
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
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, 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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