Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
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 ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, display, and value. Users appreciate the responsive touch screen, fast operation, and excellent build quality, though some note it is heavier than expected. A few reviewers mention the touchpad buttons as a plus, while one criticizes buttonless touchpads. Overall, it is highly recommended for mid-range tasks and workstations.
Pros
- Responsive touch screen
- Fast performance
- Beautiful display
- Excellent value for money
- Good for mid-range tasks
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- Touchpad without buttons criticized
- Not for high-end gaming without upgrades
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (20-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 660M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 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★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | 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 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 ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Below average ram (22nd percentile)
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
- Below average portability (26th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.
