Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 500GB HDD, 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 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 500GB HDD, Black
Buyers are overwhelmingly positive about this refurbished laptop, praising the seller's honesty and excellent customer service, especially when issues arose. One reviewer received a free upgrade to the next generation when stock ran out, and another got a faster replacement after a charging defect. The laptop itself is described as fast and in great condition, though one user noted the battery drains quickly during heavy web development work.
Pros
- Excellent customer service
- Honest and reliable seller
- Fast laptop performance
- Great refurbished condition
- Free upgrade to next generation
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Potential charging defects
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5-5300U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.73 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 ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 500GB HDD, Black
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (74th percentile)
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.