Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo L Series 16" L16 Gen 2 Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Lenovo L Series 16" L16 Gen 2 Black 2025
The ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 is generally well-received for its solid build, reliable performance, and excellent keyboard. Users praise its speed, screen quality, and value for money, especially for work and school. However, a few critical reviews highlight issues like a faulty motherboard, slow fingerprint reader, poor customer service, and the absence of Windows 11 Home. Overall, it's a trustworthy workhorse with some notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Great keyboard with backlight
- Fast performance
- Clear display
- Reliable battery life
Cons
- Faulty motherboard in some units
- Slow fingerprint reader
- Poor customer service
- No Windows 11 Home option
- Backlit keyboard feels dated
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo L Series 16" L16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 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★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.79 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 57 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
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 user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo L Series 16" L16 Gen 2 Black 2025
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (75th percentile)
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
- Below average portability (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.