Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen2
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen2 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen2 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1165G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 2.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | TN |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 45 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen2 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
- Below average cpu (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.