Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip is overwhelmingly praised for its performance, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. Users upgrading from older Intel models note a dramatic improvement in speed and noise levels. The fast shipping from B&H is also highlighted as a positive. A few Q&A responses clarify technical limitations like SD card reader speed and lack of Wi-Fi 7 support, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo and video editing
- Dramatic speed improvement over Intel models
- Quiet operation even under load
- Fast shipping from B&H
- Lightweight and compact for travel
Cons
- SD card reader speed limited to ~250 MB/s
- No Wi-Fi 7 support
- Nano-texture display may reduce contrast
- Cannot utilize full speed of Samsung T9 drives
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, display, and value. Users appreciate the responsive touch screen, fast operation, and excellent build quality, though some note it is heavier than expected. A few reviewers mention the touchpad buttons as a plus, while one criticizes buttonless touchpads. Overall, it is highly recommended for mid-range tasks and workstations.
Pros
- Responsive touch screen
- Fast performance
- Beautiful display
- Excellent value for money
- Good for mid-range tasks
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- Touchpad without buttons criticized
- Not for high-end gaming without upgrades
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 660M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| 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 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.81 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 47 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 storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Below average ram (22nd percentile)
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
- Below average portability (26th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.