Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | Intel Core 7 240H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | Intel Integrated Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.