Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T550
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T550, Core i7-5600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T550, Core i7-5600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD
The Lenovo ThinkPad T550 is a business laptop with an Intel Core i7 processor, but users have mixed feelings about its performance for demanding tasks like video editing or gaming compared to newer models. The RAM is upgradeable up to 16GB, and the laptop can be upgraded to Windows 11, though it may come with pre-installed software. Battery life is a concern, with some users reporting it lasts only a few hours on a full charge.
Pros
- Upgradeable RAM up to 16GB
- Intel Core i7 processor
- Can upgrade to Windows 11
- Business-class build quality
Cons
- Poor battery life (few hours)
- Underwhelming performance for video editing/gaming
- Pre-installed software may be present
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 2 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 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 | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T550, Core i7-5600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.