Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo LOQ-E 15.6" 83LK00CVUS, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Luna Grey
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 LOQ-E 15.6" 83LK00CVUS, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Luna Grey
The Lenovo LOQ-E comes with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass pre-installed, which some users appreciate. However, there is limited information about RAM upgradeability, warranty coverage, and battery life. Gaming performance with the RTX 3050 at 144Hz seems adequate but not exceptional based on available Q&A.
Pros
- Xbox Game Pass pre-installed
- 144Hz refresh rate display
Cons
- Unclear RAM upgrade options
- Missing warranty details
- Limited battery life information
- RTX 3050 average gaming performance
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo LOQ-E 15.6" 83LK00CVUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 12450HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.77 kg |
| Battery | 72 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 LOQ-E 15.6" 83LK00CVUS, Core i5-12450HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Luna Grey
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.