Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
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 IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook is praised for its versatile 2-in-1 design, long battery life, and responsive touchscreen, making it ideal for students and light everyday use. Users appreciate its fast boot-up, lightweight portability, and ability to handle basic tasks like web browsing, streaming, and Google Docs. Some note limited storage and performance for heavy multitasking, and the keyboard lacks backlighting. Overall, it's seen as a great budget-friendly option for those needing a portable device for web-based work and entertainment.
Pros
- Versatile 2-in-1 design
- Long battery life
- Responsive touchscreen
- Fast boot-up
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Limited storage
- Not for heavy multitasking
- Keyboard not backlit
- Average brightness for outdoor use
- CPU and RAM may not be future-proof
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Processor N100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 12.2" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 50 percent NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.25 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.