Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
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
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is highly regarded for its performance, build quality, and portability, with many users praising its ability to handle demanding tasks like CAD, AI, and multitasking without lag. However, a significant minority report serious issues like defects, poor customer service, and a subpar screen coating, leading to mixed experiences. Battery life and keyboard receive frequent positive mentions, while Windows 11 and touchpad problems are common negatives.
Pros
- Fast performance for demanding tasks
- High build quality and sturdy design
- Excellent keyboard for typing
- Good battery life
- Portable and lightweight for a workstation
Cons
- Poor customer service experience
- Defective touchpad issues
- Screen coating causing murky fonts
- Slow performance on some units
- No numeric keypad
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA RTX PRO P2000 Blackwell |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 800 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | No Onboard Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.84 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.