💻 Dell Pro Plus 14 vs ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs MacBook Air 15 M5
AI-powered analysis across 24 matched specifications



Performance Overview
Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro 14 Plus Dell | ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Lenovo | MacBook Air 15" (M5) Apple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 200U (225U–265U, vPro) · Copilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V (226V–268V, vPro) · AMD Ryzen AI PRO 300 / Ryzen 200 | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V / Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake) · AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (Krackan Point) — stocked; family extends to Core Ultra 7 268V and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | Apple M5 — 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU with per-core Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine |
| CPU cores | -- | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V / 7 258V (Lunar Lake, 8-core); AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 — 8 cores / 16 threads | 10-core CPU |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (200U) · Intel Arc 130V/140V (200V) · AMD Radeon 800M-series | Intel Arc Graphics 130V (226V) / Arc 140V (258V) · AMD Radeon 860M — all integrated | 10-core GPU with per-core Neural Accelerators |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated graphics only | Integrated only | Integrated Apple silicon GPU (part of M5 SoC) |
| Memory & storage | |||
| Maximum memory | ✓200U: DDR5-5600, 2× SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB · 200V: 16/32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 on-package · AMD: up to 64 GB LPDDR5x-7500 (soldered) | 16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (LPDDR5x-8533 Intel / 7500 AMD); not upgradeable | Up to 32 GB unified memory (LPDDR5x, 153 GB/s) |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (200U, 2 slots) / LPDDR5x-8533 on-package (200V) / LPDDR5x-7500 soldered (AMD) | LPDDR5x soldered, dual-channel (8533 Intel / 7500 AMD) | Unified memory (LPDDR5x, 153 GB/s) |
| Maximum storage | M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe — 256 GB to 2 TB, self-encrypting drive options | 512 GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, TCG Opal 2.0 (up to 1 TB to order) | Up to 4 TB SSD |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 14.0" | 14.0″ | 15.3" |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2560 × 1600 90/120 Hz to order) | 1920×1200 (WUXGA); 2880×1800 OLED option | 2880 × 1864 |
| Brightness | 300 nits (stocked FHD+); 400-nit low-power and 500-nit e-Privacy to order | 500-nit low-power sRGB (most builds) or 400-nit 45% NTSC | 500 nits |
| Panel | 14.0" 16:10 — FHD+ 1920 × 1200 300-nit anti-glare (stocked); FHD+ touch, QHD+ 2560 × 1600 90/120 Hz, 400-nit low-power, 500-nit e-Privacy to order | WUXGA IPS anti-glare; 2.8K OLED touch, Privacy Guard and touch panels to order | Liquid Retina (IPS), P3 wide colour, True Tone |
| Touchscreen | FHD+ touch panel to order | 2.8K OLED touch and touch panels to order | -- |
| Connectivity | |||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DP 2.1 alt mode, PD) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DP 2.1, PD 15–65 W) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 |
| Ports | Left: 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DP 2.1 alt mode, PD), HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, optional smart-card slot. Right: USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, universal audio jack, wedge lock slot, optional RJ45 GbE, optional nano-SIM | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DP 2.1, PD 15–65 W), 2× USB-A 5 Gbps (one Always On), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60), 3.5 mm combo; optional nano-SIM and smart card reader | MagSafe 3, 2× Thunderbolt 4, 3.5 mm combo |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | Optional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) or 4G CAT12 | WWAN upgradable to 4G/5G, antenna-ready (EMEA); Quectel Sub-6 with eSIM to order | -- |
| Physical | |||
| Weight (from) | From 1.40 kg (thin-and-light build); 1.53 kg as stocked | ✓From 1.25 kg (AMD) / 1.28 kg (Intel Lunar Lake) | 1.51 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Dimensions | 313.5 × 224.0 × 21.2 mm (max) | 313.6 × 219.4 × 11.4–16.4 mm (front/rear), 19.75 mm max | 340.4 × 237.6 × 11.5 mm |
| Security & management | |||
| Intel vPro | vPro on Core Ultra 200U and 200V builds; vPro on most stocked Intel configurations | Intel vPro Enterprise (selected) / AMD DASH | N/A — Apple silicon (Secure Enclave) |
| Secured-core PC | -- | -- | N/A — Secured-core PC is a Windows feature; Apple silicon uses the Secure Enclave |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Copilot+ on Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake, 40+ TOPS) and AMD Ryzen AI PRO (50 TOPS) builds; standard 200U builds are not Copilot+ | Copilot+ PC — 40 TOPS (226V) / 47 TOPS (258V) / 50 TOPS (Ryzen AI) | N/A — Copilot+ PC is a Windows programme; Apple ships Apple Intelligence |
| Battery | |||
| Battery capacity | 55 Wh (stocked) or 45 Wh, 3-cell | 58 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr | ✓66.5 Wh — up to 18 hrs video streaming, 15 hrs wireless browsing |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min; 60/65/100 W USB-C adapters | up to ~23 hr on MobileMark 25 (best-case Lunar Lake config) | Up to 18 hrs video streaming, 15 hrs wireless browsing |
| Support | |||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Ubuntu 24.04 LTS available | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Ubuntu / Fedora Linux available | macOS Tahoe (with Apple Intelligence) |
| Base warranty | Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted | Base 1-year courier/carry-in or onsite; 3-year and Lenovo Premier Support uplifts quoted | 1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP |
Expert Analysis
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 offers the strongest overall package for UK enterprises, blending a featherlight design, Copilot+ AI readiness, robust security, and a bright, colour-accurate display. Its weight from 1.25 kg is the lightest here, and the 58 Wh battery claims up to 23 hours on MobileMark 25, though real-world usage may vary. The Dell Pro Plus 14 counters with unmatched expandability—Intel 200U models allow up to 64 GB of socketed DDR5, and the port selection includes HDMI 2.1, USB-A, and optional RJ45, making it ideal for desk-bound or field workers who need flexibility. It also supports vPro and 5G, but the stocked 300-nit display feels like a compromise. The Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 boasts a superb 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 500 nits and P3 wide colour, and its 66.5 Wh battery delivers class-leading capacity. However, it lacks enterprise manageability features like vPro, offers only two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and relies on Apple’s own silicon ecosystem, which may not suit Windows-dependent IT environments. For businesses that standardise on Windows, the Lenovo is the best all-rounder; if you need extreme memory and port flexibility, choose the Dell; only go with Apple if you’re embedded in macOS and prioritise display and battery above all else.
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