Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 2024, Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Arctic Grey
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 2024, Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Arctic Grey
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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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc 140T | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | — | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.97 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 2024, Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Arctic Grey
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.