Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16" 82R80000US Grey
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
This MacBook Pro is a powerhouse that handles demanding tasks like AI, photo editing, and video editing with ease. Users praise its speed, lightweight design, and quick shipping from B&H. It's a significant upgrade over older Intel models, especially for creative professionals and developers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Handles AI tasks effortlessly
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- High price point
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16" 82R80000US Grey
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its crisp display, responsive touchscreen, and good performance for the price, especially for basic tasks and college use. However, a significant number of verified buyers report critical hardware failures within months, including dead screens, failed cooling fans, and inoperative power buttons, which severely impacts overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Crisp and clear display
- Responsive touchscreen
- Good performance for the price
- Large and helpful touchpad
- Versatile 2-in-1 design
Cons
- Critical hardware failures within months
- Poor sound volume and quality
- Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- Non-upgradeable RAM
- Proprietary charger plug
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16" 82R80000US | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.10 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 52 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16" 82R80000US Grey
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average portability (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16" 82R80000US Grey offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.