Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Black 2023
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 ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Black 2023
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 is praised as a reliable workhorse for business professionals, with fast performance, a great keyboard, and easy setup. Users appreciate the value for money and the inclusion of a number pad, though some note short battery life and a camera that doesn't support facial recognition. Overall, it's seen as a solid, well-built machine for daily work.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great keyboard with number pad
- Easy setup and migration
- Good value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Short battery life
- Camera lacks facial recognition support
- Chrome browser installation issue
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1355U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 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★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.81 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 47 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average portability (26th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 1 Black 2023
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.
