Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T480s

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" T480s 2018, Core i7-8550U, 16GB, 500GB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T480s 2018, Core i7-8550U, 16GB, 500GB SSD

Lenovo
41 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" T480s 2018, Core i7-8550U, 16GB, 500GB SSD

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
32
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
39
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
46
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
54
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
66
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
13
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
15
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
9

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkPad 14" T480s
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 8550U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
5,794
Cores16★4
Frequency—1.8 GHz★
L3 Cache—8 MB★
Graphics
GPUApple (40-Core)★—
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
No data
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★500 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 3
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 1.4b
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Ethernet—RJ45
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 14" T480s 2018, Core i7-8550U, 16GB, 500GB SSD

  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong affordability (69th percentile)
  • Strong portability (66th percentile)
  • Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment