Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
LG gram Pro 16Z90TS-G.AUG9U1, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
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
LG gram Pro 16Z90TS-G.AUG9U1, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD
The LG Gram Pro 16 is widely praised for its incredible lightness, powerful performance, and excellent OLED display. Users highlight its fast processing, ample storage, and long battery life, making it ideal for travel and content creation. A few note it can run hot and that finding a suitable case is difficult, and the keyboard backlight is white LED only, not RGB.
Pros
- Incredibly lightweight design
- Powerful performance (Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM)
- Excellent OLED display
- Long battery life
- Ample storage
Cons
- Can get hot easily
- Hard to find a suitable laptop case
- Keyboard backlight is white LED only (no RGB)
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | LG gram Pro 16Z90TS-G.AUG9U1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh | 77 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
LG gram Pro 16Z90TS-G.AUG9U1, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
LG gram Pro 16Z90TS-G.AUG9U1, Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.