Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" Slim 1 Abyss Blue 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" Slim 1 Abyss Blue 2025
This Lenovo Chromebook is overwhelmingly praised for its speed, design, and value for money, especially for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. Users highlight its fast boot times, excellent keyboard, and seamless integration with Google services. However, a minority report poor screen resolution, and several note that it is not suitable for gaming or demanding applications. Battery life is generally acceptable but not exceptional.
Pros
- Fast boot and performance
- Excellent value for money
- Great keyboard feel
- Seamless Google integration
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Poor screen resolution on some units
- Not suitable for gaming
- Underpowered for demanding apps
- Battery life could be better
- Limited storage for heavy users
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" Slim 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 2.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 610M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 64 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 × HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.58 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 15.6" Slim 1 Abyss Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
- Below average screen (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.