Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo E Series 16" E16 Gen 3 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 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. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Lenovo E Series 16" E16 Gen 3 Eclipse Black 2025
The ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, build quality, and value for money. Users appreciate the fast processor, good battery life, and comfortable keyboard, though some note issues with fan noise, low speaker volume, and occasional reliability problems. A few customers experienced delivery delays or defective units, and support experiences were mixed.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good build quality
- Comfortable keyboard
- Good battery life
- Value for money
Cons
- Low speaker volume
- Fan noise issues
- Occasional reliability problems
- Delivery delays
- Defective units on arrival
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo E Series 16" E16 Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Integrated Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 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% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI® 2.1 (supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.63 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
Lenovo E Series 16" E16 Gen 3 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (25th percentile)
- Below average storage (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.