Lenovo ThinkBook 14s vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s 2020, Core i5-8265U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Gray

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s 2020, Core i5-8265U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Gray

Lenovo
54 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 14s 2020, Core i5-8265U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Gray

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
48
Apple
96
Developer
Lenovo
52
Apple
96
Business
Lenovo
66
Apple
94
Compact
Lenovo
72
Apple
90
Student
Lenovo
68
Apple
90
Ai Llm
Lenovo
24
Apple
86
Creator
Lenovo
47
Apple
76
Gaming
Lenovo
46
Apple
60

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkBook 14sApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 8265UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
5,762
43,841
Cores416★
Frequency1.6 GHz★—
L3 Cache6 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*AMD Radeon 540XApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,465
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM2 GB★—
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 12 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★0
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3★
EthernetHDMI—
Physical
Weight1.31 kg★1.60 kg
Battery—72 Wh★
OSLinuxmacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s 2020, Core i5-8265U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon 540X, Gray

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong ram (68th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average gpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average affordability (28th 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 16 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment