Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14" 82XJ0000US Abyss Blue 2023
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 IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14" 82XJ0000US Abyss Blue 2023
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is praised for its seamless integration with the Google ecosystem, fast performance, and long battery life. Users highlight the lightweight design, clear display, and solid build quality, though some note the touchscreen requires precise taps and the lack of a number pad. A charging issue after two years is a concern, but overall it's recommended for students and professionals.
Pros
- Seamless Google ecosystem integration
- Fast performance and quick boot time
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Clear and bright 14" Full HD display
Cons
- Touchscreen requires precise taps
- No number pad
- Charging issue after two years
- Fingerprint smudges on screen
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14" 82XJ0000US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | MediaTek Kompanio 520 Processor (2.00 GHz up to 2.05 GHz) |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | MediaTek Integrated Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| 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% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.30 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
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 IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14" 82XJ0000US Abyss Blue 2023
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.