Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition Black 2026
Lenovo
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Performance 5
Photo video editing 3
Apple ecosystem 2
Value for money 2
Customer service 3
Shipping process 2
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.01 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition Black 2026
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.020score per dollar
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition Black 20260.033score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition Black 2026 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.