Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" W540 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" W540, Core i7-4800MQ, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Quadro K1100M
Lenovo
44 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" W540, Core i7-4800MQ, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Quadro K1100M
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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
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" W540 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 4800MQ | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA Quadro K1100M | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 2 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 5★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.13 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 15.6" W540, Core i7-4800MQ, 32GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Quadro K1100M
- Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong port selection (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
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 19 of 32 specs.