Lenovo ThinkPad E Series E14 Gen 8 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Lenovo ThinkPad E Series E14 Gen 8, Ryzen AI 7 345, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Eclipse Black
Lenovo
69 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad E Series E14 Gen 8, Ryzen AI 7 345, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Eclipse 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
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad E Series E14 Gen 8 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 345 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Integrierte Grafik | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ45) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 48 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad E Series E14 Gen 8, Ryzen AI 7 345, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Eclipse Black
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average affordability (34th 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 12 of 29 specs.