Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Performance 4
Photo video editing 3
Apple ecosystem 2
Value for money 2
Customer service 2
Shipping experience 2
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Developer
Business
Compact
Student
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 8665U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 50 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
