Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo E Series 14" E14 Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip is overwhelmingly praised for its performance, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. Users upgrading from older Intel models note a dramatic improvement in speed and noise levels. The fast shipping from B&H is also highlighted as a positive. A few Q&A responses clarify technical limitations like SD card reader speed and lack of Wi-Fi 7 support, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo and video editing
- Dramatic speed improvement over Intel models
- Quiet operation even under load
- Fast shipping from B&H
- Lightweight and compact for travel
Cons
- SD card reader speed limited to ~250 MB/s
- No Wi-Fi 7 support
- Nano-texture display may reduce contrast
- Cannot utilize full speed of Samsung T9 drives
Lenovo E Series 14" E14 Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD is widely praised for its solid build quality, comfortable keyboard, and reliable performance for everyday business and academic tasks. Users appreciate the repairability and upgradability, though some report initial issues with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or fingerprint sensors. Battery life and value for money are consistently highlighted as strong points, while the display is considered adequate but not exceptional for creative work.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable keyboard
- Good battery life
- Reliable performance
- Repairability and upgradability
Cons
- Initial Bluetooth issues
- Wi-Fi connectivity problems
- Fingerprint sensor inconsistency
- Mediocre display for creative work
- Slow customer support response
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo E Series 14" E14 Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | AMD Ryzen 5 230 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 760M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 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★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.41 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 48 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo E Series 14" E14 Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo E Series 14" E14 Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.