Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) vs Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)

Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) takes 7.5 weighted points vs 6.3, winning on CPU Benchmark, Weight, Amazon Rating. The Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner
Highly RatedPopular

Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)

Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) · Integrated (Apple iGPU)

Under $2500
4.8 (1,179)
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Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $2500
4.4 (108)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T
Gaming3.8/104/10
Productivity6.8/105.9/10
Programming6.4/105.4/10
Engineering / 3D5.1/104.8/10
Student6.4/105.7/10
Travel / Portability7.2/106.7/10
AI Workloads4.7/104.7/10
Value for Money5.5/105.4/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T
CPUApple M4 Pro (12 Core)Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
PassMark Score49,72533,772
CPU Cores5P+10S6P+10E
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM24 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display14.2″ Mini LEDDual 14″ IPS
Resolution3024x19642880x1800
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
Pixel Density254 PPI— PPI
TouchscreenNoYes
Weight3.52 lbs3.64 lbs
Thickness0.61″0.57″
Amazon Rating4.8 ★ (1,179)4.4 ★ (108)
Value Score5.5/105.4/10

CPU Comparison

The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)'s Apple M4 Pro (12 Core) is ~47% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (49,725 vs 33,772). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 6.8/10 vs 5.9/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core): 14.2″ Mini LED 3024x1964 @ 60 Hz. Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T: Dual 14″ IPS 2880x1800 @ 120 Hz. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core)'s Mini LED panel is the clear quality win.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core): 24 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.52 lbs / 0.61″ vs 3.64 lbs / 0.57″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 7.2 vs 6.7.

Value

Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 5.4/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M5 Pro 15 Core) — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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