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

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16" 2024, Ryzen 5 8645HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Arctic Grey

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16" 2024, Ryzen 5 8645HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Arctic Grey

Lenovo
61 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16" 2024, Ryzen 5 8645HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Arctic Grey

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.

Pros
  • Powerful performance for heavy tasks
  • Smooth handling of photo and video editing
  • Fast file import and export
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • No significant drawbacks mentioned
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
Lenovo
67
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
73
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
59
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
47
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
63
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
35
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
75
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
71
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16"Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HSApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
23,842
43,841
Cores616★
Frequency4.3 GHz★—
L3 Cache16 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
12,003
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM6 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution2048 px3024 px★
PanelOLED★Mini-LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness400 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltUSB 4.0Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight1.91 kg1.60 kg★
Battery84 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16" 2024, Ryzen 5 8645HS, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Arctic Grey

  • Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong gpu (79th percentile)
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16" Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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