Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1145G7 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.20 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 55 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (31st 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
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.