Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad Storm Grey 2023
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers. Users praise its massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. The fast shipping from B&H and the lightweight design for travel are also highlighted. A few Q&A notes mention limitations like no Wi-Fi 7 and reduced contrast with Nano-Texture, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Massive performance leap over Intel Macs
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Fast multitasking and AI tasks
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- No Wi-Fi 7 support
- Nano-Texture reduces contrast
- SD card reader speed limited to ~250 MB/s
- Cannot fully utilize Samsung T9 SSD speed
- High price considered an investment
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad Storm Grey 2023
Most users are thrilled with this 2-in-1 laptop, praising its screen, speakers, build quality, battery life, and speed. A few negative reviews mention motherboard failure after a year and slight heating during charging. Overall, it is seen as a great value for business, school, and light gaming.
Pros
- Excellent screen and speakers
- Good build quality
- Long battery life
- Fast performance
- Great for business and school
Cons
- Motherboard failed after one year
- Slight heating during charging
- Large and heavy
- No warranty in Mexico
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | Intel Core i7 1255U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (20-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.10 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad Storm Grey 2023
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad Storm Grey 2023
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.
