Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2025, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 2TB SSD, Graphite Black

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2025, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 2TB SSD, Graphite Black

Lenovo
65 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2025, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 2TB SSD, Graphite Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Scores

Entertainment
Lenovo
63
Apple
96
Developer
Lenovo
67
Apple
96
Business
Lenovo
74
Apple
94
Compact
Lenovo
76
Apple
90
Student
Lenovo
75
Apple
90
Ai Llm
Lenovo
28
Apple
86
Creator
Lenovo
31
Apple
76
Gaming
Lenovo
19
Apple
60

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 1355UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
13,815
43,841
Cores1016★
Frequency1.7 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM40 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 12 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color GamutTUV Low Blue Light100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★0
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3★
Ethernet1 x RJ-45—
Physical
Weight1.41 kg★1.60 kg
Battery47 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2025, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 2TB SSD, Graphite Black

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong portability (79th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (32nd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

Pricing

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2025, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 2TB SSD, Graphite Black is $2,549 cheaper (2.9x less).

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2025, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 2TB SSD, Graphite Black0.048score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.025score per dollar

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2025, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 2TB SSD, Graphite Black offers 1.9x better value for money

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2025, Core i7-1355U, 40GB, 2TB SSD, Graphite Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment