Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad 13.3" L13 Gen 5 Black 2025
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 13.3" L13 Gen 5 Black 2025
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 is well-regarded for its robust performance and security features, thanks to the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U processor and vPro Technology. Users appreciate the sharp 1920x1200 screen resolution and the included warranty and support services, though some are concerned about outdoor visibility of the touchscreen and the upgrade process for the SSD.
Pros
- Sharp 1920x1200 screen resolution
- Robust Intel Core Ultra 7 165U processor
- Enhanced security with vPro Technology
- Comprehensive warranty and support services
Cons
- Potential outdoor touchscreen visibility issues
- Unclear SSD upgrade process
- Possible concerns about multi-touch gesture support in bright light
- Limited information on processor performance comparisons
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 13.3" L13 Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 72 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 13.3" L13 Gen 5 Black 2025
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average port selection (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.