Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 2024
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 ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is a well-regarded ultrabook with a 120Hz OLED display and PCIe 5.0 SSD. Users appreciate the included 65W adapter and HDR brightness, but note the US model lacks a haptic touchpad and only supports single-sided NVMe drives. Overall, it delivers strong performance for business users.
Pros
- 120Hz OLED display
- PCIe 5.0 SSD performance
- Included 65W power adapter
- HDR brightness up to 500 nits
- Variable refresh rate 30-120Hz
Cons
- No haptic touchpad in US models
- Only supports single-sided NVMe drives
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 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★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1x HDMI 2.1 Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | WiFi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.01 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 57 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 2024
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.