Apple MacBook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook
Apple MacBook
Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook and Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR). 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 L570 (20JR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

reliable performance

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

dated aesthetic design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook and Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.085 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour White Black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB 3 MB
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
RAM 512 MB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 2 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 667 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 950 Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 -
Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Slots 2 x memory -
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (20JR)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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