Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo V15
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 V15
This Lenovo laptop is generally well-received, praised for its speed and value as an upgrade from older machines. However, several verified reviewers noted significant drawbacks: the charger uses USB-C, leaving that port occupied during charging; the screen is not bright enough; battery life is mediocre; and a 3-star review flagged misleading software bundling since the laptop didn't include a full Microsoft 365 subscription as implied.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great value for the price
- Smooth setup process
- Long battery life and quick charging
- Reliable brand (Lenovo)
Cons
- USB-C charger blocks port during use
- Screen not bright or crisp enough
- Mediocre battery life
- Misleading Microsoft 365 software bundling
- Port placement could be inconvenient
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo V15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M4 Max★ | Ryzen 3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System 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" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.63 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 38 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 V15
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average cpu (29th percentile)
- Below average screen (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.