Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14.5" 83ED0001US Cosmic Blue 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 Yoga Slim 7x 14.5" 83ED0001US Cosmic Blue 2024
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is a premium ultrabook that impresses with its stunning OLED display, sleek design, and excellent battery life. Users praise its fast performance for everyday tasks and AI features, but note limitations with gaming and music software due to the ARM processor. The lack of ports, especially no headphone jack, is a common drawback, though easily mitigated with a hub. Overall, it's highly recommended for non-gamers seeking a stylish, capable laptop.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Fast everyday performance
- Useful AI features
Cons
- Limited ports (only USB-C)
- No headphone jack
- ARM compatibility issues with games and DAWs
- Prone to smudges on plastic surface
- Hinge too tight for base weight
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14.5" 83ED0001US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M4 Max★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2944 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.27 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 Yoga Slim 7x 14.5" 83ED0001US Cosmic Blue 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.