Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad Storm Grey 2023
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 IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad Storm Grey 2023
Most users are thrilled with this 2-in-1 laptop, praising its screen, speakers, build quality, battery life, and speed. A few negative reviews mention motherboard failure after a year and slight heating during charging. Overall, it is seen as a great value for business, school, and light gaming.
Pros
- Excellent screen and speakers
- Good build quality
- Long battery life
- Fast performance
- Great for business and school
Cons
- Motherboard failed after one year
- Slight heating during charging
- Large and heavy
- No warranty in Mexico
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | Intel Core i7 1255U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.10 kg |
| Battery | 72 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 user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad Storm Grey 2023
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Below average port selection (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 16" Lenovo IdeaPad Storm Grey 2023
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
