Lenovo ThinkPad L16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkPad L16, Core Ultra 5 225U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad L16, Core Ultra 5 225U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Lenovo
56 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 L16, Core Ultra 5 225U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black

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
55
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
66
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
60
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
47
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
62
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
28
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
31
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
18
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad L16Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 5 225UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
17,685
43,841
Cores1216★
Frequency1.5 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
3,215
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports3★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothYesBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetEthernet Port—
Physical
Weight1.80 kg1.60 kg★
Battery65 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad L16, Core Ultra 5 225U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Black

  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong port selection (77th percentile)
  • Below average portability (27th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (34th 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 16 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment