Lenovo ThinkPad L16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkPad L16, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad L16, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Lenovo
58 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 7 255U, 16GB, 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
59
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
64
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
62
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
45
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
64
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
24
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
30
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
17
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad L16Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 255UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
17,860
43,841
Cores1216★
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*—Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
3,215
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness400 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut45% NTSC100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
EthernetRJ-45—
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad L16, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

  • Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
  • Below average portability (19th percentile)19th %ile

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 15 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment