Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 9i Aura Edition Cosmic Blue
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 9i Aura Edition Cosmic Blue
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is widely praised for its sleek design, lightweight build, outstanding OLED display, and strong performance for everyday tasks and creative work. Many users highlight the premium feel, solid battery life, and versatile 2-in-1 functionality with the included pen. However, a vocal minority report severe issues with defective units, non-functional speakers, poor customer service, deceptive warranty policies, and missing accessories like the power cord. While most reviews are glowing, the significant number of detailed negative experiences brings the overall score down.
Pros
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Outstanding OLED display quality
- Strong performance for everyday tasks
- Premium build quality
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Defective units out of the box
- Poor customer support experience
- Deceptive accidental damage protection policies
- Missing power cord and accessories
- Non-functional speakers
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 9i Aura Edition | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 100% P3, 99% Adobe RGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.32 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 75 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo 2-in-1 Series 14" Yoga 9i Aura Edition Cosmic Blue
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- 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
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.