Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16" vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16" 2025, Core Ultra X7 368H vPro, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16" 2025, Core Ultra X7 368H vPro, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Lenovo
71 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 P1 Gen 9 16" 2025, Core Ultra X7 368H vPro, 32GB, 1TB 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
77
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
86
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
68
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
53
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
63
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
36
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
43
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
24
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16"Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra X7 368HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
33,547
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency3.8 GHz★—
L3 Cache18 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Integrated Intel Arc B390 GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
9,005
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM16 GB★—
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution3840 px★3024 px
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness800 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports33
USB Ports1★—
ThunderboltUSB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight2.00 kg1.60 kg★
Battery90 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16" 2025, Core Ultra X7 368H vPro, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • 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 10 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment