Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Core Ultra 7 265U

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" Core Ultra 7 265U, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Core Ultra 7 265U, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Lenovo
72 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" Core Ultra 7 265U, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
73
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
75
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
76
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
86
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
74
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
35
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
37
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
23

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkPad 14" Core Ultra 7 265U
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 7
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
17,469
Cores16★—
Frequency—4.2 GHz★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Arc Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
5,484
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 14 TB★2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LEDOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★500 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100%DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.01 kg★
Battery72 Wh★57 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 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 14" Core Ultra 7 265U, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Black

  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average social proof (30th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment