Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkBook 14s
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkBook 14s, Core i5-8265U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Silver
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 ThinkBook 14s, Core i5-8265U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Silver
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14s is a lightweight business laptop with a 14-inch IPS FHD display and a weight of just 3.28 lbs. Users appreciate its portability and display quality, but there are concerns about battery life during gaming and limited upgrade options. The lack of detailed user reviews makes it hard to gauge overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Lightweight design at 3.28 lbs
- 14-inch IPS FHD display
- Business-oriented laptop
Cons
- Limited upgrade options for RAM
- Battery life concerns during gaming
- Lack of detailed user reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkBook 14s | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 8265U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 540X |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.49 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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 ThinkBook 14s, Core i5-8265U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Silver
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average gpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.