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

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 2024, Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Arctic Grey

Lenovo
73 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8 2024, Core Ultra 7 255H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, Arctic Grey

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Scores

Entertainment
Lenovo
69
Apple
96
Developer
Lenovo
88
Apple
96
Business
Lenovo
75
Apple
94
Compact
Lenovo
56
Apple
90
Student
Lenovo
75
Apple
90
Ai Llm
Lenovo
38
Apple
86
Creator
Lenovo
41
Apple
76
Gaming
Lenovo
23
Apple
60

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G8Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 255HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
30,752
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency2.0 GHz★—
L3 Cache24 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Arc 140TApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,634
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 12 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut45% NTSC100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★0
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
Physical
Weight1.97 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

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

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment