Lenovo ThinkBook 16" 21US0000US vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkBook 16" 21US0000US 2025, Core 5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Grey

Lenovo ThinkBook 16" 21US0000US 2025, Core 5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Grey

Lenovo
55 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 ThinkBook 16" 21US0000US 2025, Core 5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Grey

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
58
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
60
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
55
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
48
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
61
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
23
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
29
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
17
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkBook 16" 21US0000USApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*—Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
17,947
43,841
Cores816★
Frequency2.2 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
3,170
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness400 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% sRGB100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
EthernetRJ-45—
Physical
Weight1.70 kg1.60 kg★
Battery48 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkBook 16" 21US0000US 2025, Core 5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Grey

  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong port selection (75th percentile)
  • Strong screen (74th percentile)
  • Below average portability (32nd 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