Lenovo X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 8 Black 2020
Lenovo
52 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 8 Black 2020
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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
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Specifications
| Lenovo X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 8 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 10610U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit via RJ-45 Adapter | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.31 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 8 Black 2020
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %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
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.