Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Series 15.3" 83N30002US Luna Grey 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 IdeaPad Slim Series 15.3" 83N30002US Luna Grey 2024
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent battery life, solid build quality, and good performance for everyday tasks. Users appreciate the touchscreen, fingerprint reader, and backlit keyboard, though some note ARM compatibility issues with certain software and programs. There are a few complaints about delivery problems, customer service, and the lack of a second USB-C port, but overall it is considered a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Solid build quality
- Good performance for daily tasks
- Touchscreen functionality
- Fingerprint reader
Cons
- ARM compatibility issues with some software
- Delivery and shipping problems
- Customer service complaints
- Only one USB-C port
- No facial recognition camera
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim Series 15.3" 83N30002US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel N-Series N300 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| 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 | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.3" |
| 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 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 60 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 IdeaPad Slim Series 15.3" 83N30002US Luna Grey 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.