Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" 3 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" 3, Core i5-1035G1, 12GB, 256GB SSD, Grey
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" 3, Core i5-1035G1, 12GB, 256GB SSD, Grey
The Lenovo Ideapad 3 15 features a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor with integrated Intel UHD Graphics, which is adequate for basic tasks but not for modern gaming. Users are curious about its portability, warranty, touchscreen responsiveness, and RAM upgrade options, but detailed feedback is limited.
Pros
- 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
Cons
- Not suitable for modern gaming
- Limited detailed user feedback
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" 3 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1035G1 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" 3, Core i5-1035G1, 12GB, 256GB SSD, Grey
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average ram (23rd 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
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.