Lenovo ThinkBook 14s vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s 2020, Core i5-8265U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Gray

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s 2020, Core i5-8265U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Gray

Lenovo
54 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 14s 2020, Core i5-8265U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Gray

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
48
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
52
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
66
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
72
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
68
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
24
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
47
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
46
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkBook 14sApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 8265UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
5,762
43,841
Cores416★
Frequency1.6 GHz★—
L3 Cache6 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*AMD Radeon 540XApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,465
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM2 GB★—
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3★
EthernetHDMI—
Physical
Weight1.31 kg★1.60 kg
Battery—72 Wh★
OSLinuxmacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s 2020, Core i5-8265U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Gray

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong ram (68th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average gpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average affordability (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 17 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment