Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T14s Gen 5 Gray 2024
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 14" T14s Gen 5 Gray 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 receives generally positive feedback for its build quality and reliability, with many users praising the brand's consistency and longevity. However, some users report compatibility issues with Linux and problems connecting to external displays. Overall, it is seen as a solid, well-constructed laptop suitable for professional and personal use.
Pros
- Build quality
- Brand reliability
- Longevity
- Customer service
- Fast setup
Cons
- Linux compatibility issues
- External display detection problems
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T14s Gen 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 58 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T14s Gen 5 Gray 2024
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (75th percentile)
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.