Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 9

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
vs
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 9 2026, Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Grey

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 9 2026, Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Grey

Lenovo
59 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 16 Gen 9 2026, Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Grey

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Lenovo
62
Developer
Apple
96
Lenovo
66
Business
Apple
94
Lenovo
64
Compact
Apple
90
Lenovo
51
Student
Apple
90
Lenovo
65
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Lenovo
25
Creator
Apple
76
Lenovo
32
Gaming
Apple
60
Lenovo
18

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 9
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 5 325
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
18,917
Cores16★8
Frequency—3.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
3,215
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"16"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★400 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Ethernet—RJ-45
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.70 kg
Battery72 Wh★48 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 16 Gen 9 2026, Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Arctic Grey

  • Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong screen (79th percentile)
  • Strong cpu (65th percentile)
  • Below average portability (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment