Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16" 82R80000US Grey
What Buyers Say
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
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 Max | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16" 82R80000US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1255U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 4 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 | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 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 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
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 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.