Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2

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 E14 Gen 2 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD

Lenovo
38 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 E14 Gen 2 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
33
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
36
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
44
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
49
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
69
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
19
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
16
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
12

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i5 1135G7
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
9,282
Cores16★4
Frequency—2.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—8 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★—
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,593
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 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 E14 Gen 2 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD

  • Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong portability (66th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average cpu (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment