Lenovo ThinkPad 16" 21FA0032US Villi Black 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" 21FA0032US Villi Black 2023
The ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is praised for its powerful performance, bright display, and robust build quality, making it ideal for demanding tasks like music production and data analysis. However, users note significant weight, occasional compatibility issues with external monitors, and a minor problem with monitor wake-up after sleep. Overall, it is a capable workstation that excels in performance but has some drawbacks in portability and peripheral support.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Bright and clear display
- Robust build quality
- Great for demanding tasks
- Supports multiple displays
Cons
- Heavy and thick design
- External monitor compatibility issues
- Monitor wake-up problem after sleep
- Delayed shipping notifications
- Heavier than expected
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 16" 21FA0032US | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 13700HX | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX A1000 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.95 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 94 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" 21FA0032US Villi Black 2023
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad 16" 21FA0032US Villi Black 2023 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.