Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3

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 IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3 2026, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Luna Grey

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3 2026, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Luna Grey

Lenovo
49 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 IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3 2026, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Luna Grey

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
47
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
44
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
53
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
54
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
72
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
18
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
21
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
13

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i5 13420H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
16,730
Cores16★8
Frequency—2.1 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★—
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.3"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.1
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.65 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

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 IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3 2026, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Luna Grey

  • Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong affordability (75th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average ram (21st percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment