Lenovo ThinkPad 12.5" X250 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Lenovo ThinkPad 12.5" X250, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 480GB SSD, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 12.5" X250, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 480GB SSD, Black
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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 12.5" X250 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-5300U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 480 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.5" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | — | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 12.5" X250, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 480GB SSD, Black
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- 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
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad 12.5" X250, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 480GB SSD, Black
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.