Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G2 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G2, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G2, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD

Lenovo
35 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 ThinkPad L14 G2, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD

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
26
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
33
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
42
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
58
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
67
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
15
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
15
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
11
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G2Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 1135G7Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,282
43,841
Cores416★
Frequency1.5 GHz★—
L3 Cache8 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5★
Storage 1256 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1366 px3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI—1x HDMI Output
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight0.99 kg★1.60 kg
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G2, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD

  • Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile

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 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment