Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 2021, Core i7-1255U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 2021, Core i7-1255U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1165G7 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 1.4b | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.70 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 45 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 2021, Core i7-1255U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average screen (31st percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (34th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.