Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430

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" T430, Core i5-2520M, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i5-2520M, 8GB, 128GB 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" T430, Core i5-2520M, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
39
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
37
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
47
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
53
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
72
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
20
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
20
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
17

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkPad 14" T430
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★i5-2520M
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
2,241
Cores16★2
Frequency—2.5 GHz★
Graphics
GPUApple (40-Core)★Intel HD Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
No data
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM—48 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR3
Storage 14 TB★128 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1280 px
PanelMini-LED★LCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★802.11 ABGN
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Ethernet—10/100/1000
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.16 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" T430, Core i5-2520M, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Black

  • Strong gpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average screen (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment