Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 2025, Ryzen 5 230, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Eclipse Black
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 E16 Gen 3 2025, Ryzen 5 230, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Eclipse Black
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 AMD receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its fast performance, sturdy build, and excellent value. Users praise the large anti-glare display, comfortable keyboard, and long battery life, making it ideal for business and productivity tasks. However, a few reviewers report issues with insufficient RAM for demanding workloads, trackpoint recalibration, and pre-installed McAfee software. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and professional-grade laptop at a competitive price.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Sturdy build quality
- Large anti-glare display
- Comfortable keyboard
- Long battery life
Cons
- Insufficient RAM for demanding tasks
- Trackpoint frequent recalibration
- Pre-installed McAfee software
- Camera lacks facial recognition
- Quality control issues (camera/microphone)
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 230 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Integrated AMD Radeon 760M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.71 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
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 E16 Gen 3 2025, Ryzen 5 230, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Eclipse Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.