Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9

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 IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050

Lenovo
62 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 IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Lenovo
67
Developer
Apple
96
Lenovo
70
Business
Apple
94
Lenovo
59
Compact
Apple
90
Lenovo
47
Student
Apple
90
Lenovo
54
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Lenovo
36
Creator
Apple
76
Lenovo
73
Gaming
Apple
60
Lenovo
71

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
24,406
Cores1616
Frequency—1.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
12,003
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—6 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.1
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 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 IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050

  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong gpu (79th percentile)
  • Strong cpu (78th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (19th percentile)19th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9 Better at:

Gaming