Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T560

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
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T560, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T560, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo
23 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T560, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
19
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
20
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
27
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
29
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
42
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
6
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
9
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
5

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkPad 15.6" T560
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i5-6300U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
3,197
Cores16★2
Frequency—2.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel HD Graphics 520
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
859
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR3L
Storage 14 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 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" T560, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong affordability (67th percentile)
  • Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment