Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 Black
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" T450 Black
The refurbished Lenovo laptop generally receives positive feedback for its performance and value, especially for students or light home use. Most users found it fast, functional, and in good condition, though a few reported cosmetic issues like scratches or a cracked lid. Verified buyers praised its affordability and suitability for tasks like homework or networking studies.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good performance for basic tasks
- Fast and responsive
- Lightweight design
- Good display quality
Cons
- Occasional cosmetic damage
- Risk of cracked lid on delivery
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 3 5300U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR3L |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.81 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 Black
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.