Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo V15 15.6" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Lenovo V15 15.6" Black 2025
This Lenovo laptop is generally well-received for everyday tasks like web browsing, spreadsheets, and checkbook management, with many praising its speed, lightweight design, and good value for around $300. However, a few users report significant slowness and a frustrating setup experience, while others note the lack of a touch screen, limited ports, and a stiff camera shutter. Overall, it's seen as a solid budget option for home or student use, but not for gaming or heavy workloads.
Pros
- Good speed for everyday tasks
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent value for money (~$300)
- Good screen quality (15.6" Full HD)
- Fast SSD storage (512GB)
Cons
- Significant slowness reported by some
- No touch screen
- Limited ports (no RJ45)
- Stiff camera shutter
- Arrow keys cramped and multi-function
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo V15 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 1.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.72 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo V15 15.6" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Lenovo V15 15.6" Black 2025
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.
