Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS

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 Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS 2026, Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS 2026, Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey

Lenovo
54 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 Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS 2026, Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Lenovo
57
Developer
Apple
96
Lenovo
60
Business
Apple
94
Lenovo
58
Compact
Apple
90
Lenovo
59
Student
Apple
90
Lenovo
68
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Lenovo
19
Creator
Apple
76
Lenovo
26
Gaming
Apple
60
Lenovo
13

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Snapdragon X2 Plus
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
21,396
Cores16★10
Frequency—4.0 GHz★
Graphics
GPUApple (40-Core)★Qualcomm Adreno GPU
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
No data
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 11 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.3"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LEDOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★1000 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
USB Ports04★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.41 kg★
Battery72 Wh★55 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

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 Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS 2026, Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey

  • Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong cpu (78th percentile)
  • Strong ram (68th percentile)
  • Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment