Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14" 21SG000GUS

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkBook 14" 21SG000GUS 2025, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray

Lenovo ThinkBook 14" 21SG000GUS 2025, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray

Lenovo
63 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Lenovo ThinkBook 14" 21SG000GUS 2025, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Lenovo
62
Developer
Apple
96
Lenovo
64
Business
Apple
94
Lenovo
67
Compact
Apple
90
Lenovo
76
Student
Apple
90
Lenovo
81
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Lenovo
24
Creator
Apple
76
Lenovo
29
Gaming
Apple
60
Lenovo
18

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkBook 14" 21SG000GUS
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core 5 210H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
17,948
Cores16★8
Frequency—2.2 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P345% NTSC
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.36 kg★
Battery72 Wh★45 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

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

Lenovo ThinkBook 14" 21SG000GUS 2025, Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Gray

  • Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong screen (66th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment