Lenovo ThinkPad 13.5" X1 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkPad 13.5" X1 2021, Core i7-1160G7, 16GB, 16GB

Lenovo ThinkPad 13.5" X1 2021, Core i7-1160G7, 16GB, 16GB

Lenovo
42 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo ThinkPad 13.5" X1 2021, Core i7-1160G7, 16GB, 16GB

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.

Pros
  • Powerful performance for heavy tasks
  • Smooth handling of photo and video editing
  • Fast file import and export
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • No significant drawbacks mentioned
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
Lenovo
49
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
39
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
51
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
60
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
58
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
18
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
20
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
7
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad 13.5" X1Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 1160G7Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
8,540
43,841
Cores416★
Frequency2.1 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*—Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
17,798
Type—integrated★
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5★
Storage 116 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 Type—NVMe SSD★
Display
Size13.5"14.2"
Resolution2560 px3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI—1x HDMI Output
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OS—macOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad 13.5" X1 2021, Core i7-1160G7, 16GB, 16GB

  • Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average cpu (29th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (33rd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment