Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450

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 14" T450 2019, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 2019, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo
33 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 14" T450 2019, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
25
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
27
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
40
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
51
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
67
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
7
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
10
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
7

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkPad 14" T450
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i5 i5
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
2,692
Cores16★2
Frequency—2.3 GHz★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel HD Graphics 5500
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
596
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR3
Storage 14 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1600 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputMini DisplayPort
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Ethernet—RJ-45
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.73 kg
Battery72 Wh★42 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 7 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 14" T450 2019, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black

  • Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong portability (71st percentile)
  • Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment