Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 Arctic Grey 2025
Lenovo
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Performance 6
Photo video editing 3
Upgrade from intel 3
Shipping speed 2
Travel suitability 2
Ram upgrade 2
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 Arctic Grey 2025
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Scores
Business
Student
Entertainment
Developer
Compact
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (16-Core)★ | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 45 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 Arctic Grey 2025
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (25th percentile)
- Below average storage (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.