Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US 2024, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, 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 X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US 2024, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, powerful performance, and premium build quality. Users appreciate its portability and reliability for business and travel, though some note issues with the microphone quality and fingerprint-prone case. Overall, it is a highly recommended laptop for productivity.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Powerful performance
- Premium build quality
- Reliable for business use
- Fast and efficient
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- Fingerprint-prone case
- No pen support
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| 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★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 57 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US 2024, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US 2024, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
