Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

Lenovo
52 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

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

Scores

Entertainment
Lenovo
52
Apple
99
Developer
Lenovo
50
Apple
98
Business
Lenovo
60
Apple
97
Compact
Lenovo
73
Apple
93
Student
Lenovo
85
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Lenovo
19
Apple
88
Creator
Lenovo
23
Apple
78
Gaming
Lenovo
7
Apple
61

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 1145G7Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,145
43,841
Cores416★
Frequency2.6 GHz★—
L3 Cache8 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR4XLPDDR5★
Storage 1256 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size13.3"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.01x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight1.20 kg★1.60 kg
Battery55 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 2021, Core i5-1145G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black

  • Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong port selection (71st percentile)
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average cpu (31st percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment