Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" 21QT0066US Black 2026
Lenovo
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
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 14.5" 21QT0066US Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Business
Entertainment
Student
Developer
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" 21QT0066US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 235H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 14 |
| Frequency | — | 1.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 18 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Arc 140T GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 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 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | BT 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 75 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad 14.5" 21QT0066US Black 2026
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.