Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T470s

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T470s 2017, Core i7-7600U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T470s 2017, Core i7-7600U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo
45 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T470s 2017, Core i7-7600U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
38
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
43
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
53
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
65
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
77
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
14
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
17
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
11

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkPad 14" T470s
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 7600U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
3,701
Cores16★2
Frequency—2.8 GHz★
L3 Cache—4 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel UHD Graphics 620
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
1,534
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 14 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★No
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.36 kg★
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 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" T470s 2017, Core i7-7600U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

  • Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average gpu (28th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment