Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5

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 X13 Gen 5 2024, Core Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 2024, Core Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Lenovo
67 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 X13 Gen 5 2024, Core Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
67
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
66
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
72
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
84
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
75
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
27
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
32
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
10

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
16,615
Cores16★12
Frequency—1.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
5,484
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"13.3"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3100% sRGB
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.13 kg★
Battery72 Wh★41 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 X13 Gen 5 2024, Core Ultra 7 165U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

  • Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Strong port selection (77th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (21st percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment