Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
97 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 Arctic Grey 2025
Lenovo
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Performance 6
Video editing 3
Photo editing 2
Value for money 2
Apple ecosystem 2
Customer service 2
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 Arctic Grey 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
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Student
Developer
Compact
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Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core 7 240H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (32-Core)★ | Intel integrated graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 256 MB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.36 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 Arctic Grey 2025
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
- Below average gpu (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.