Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 8GB, 180GB SSD
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 14" T430, Core i5-3320M, 8GB, 180GB SSD
The Lenovo ThinkPad T series laptop receives mixed feedback from verified purchasers. While many praise its build quality, fast SSD performance, and good resolution, several users report significant issues like faulty batteries and poor refurbishment quality. The overall sentiment is balanced between satisfaction with the hardware and frustration with the condition upon arrival.
Pros
- Fast SSD performance
- Good build quality
- 1600x900 resolution
- Great keyboard feel
- Long battery life
Cons
- Faulty battery issues
- Poor refurbishment quality
- Driver installation difficulties
- Disappointing condition on arrival
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 3320M |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 180 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.16 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 i5-3320M, 8GB, 180GB SSD
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.