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
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050
What Buyers Say
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
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16IMH9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 1.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.