Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G7 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G7 2026, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G7 2026, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo
51 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 X1 Carbon 14" G7 2026, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB 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
58
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
47
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
61
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
69
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
82
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
15
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
22
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
14
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G7Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 8365UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
5,922
43,841
Cores416★
Frequency1.6 GHz★—
L3 Cache6 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel UHD Graphics 620Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,534
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5★
Storage 1256 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution3840 px★3024 px
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 3Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiAC Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBT 4.0Bluetooth 5.3★
EthernetHDMI—
Physical
Weight1.36 kg★1.60 kg
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" G7 2026, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

  • Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average gpu (28th 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