Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 2021, Core i7-1255U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 2021, Core i7-1255U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Lenovo
43 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 2021, Core i7-1255U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Scores

Entertainment
Lenovo
39
Apple
96
Developer
Lenovo
41
Apple
96
Business
Lenovo
43
Apple
94
Compact
Lenovo
47
Apple
90
Student
Lenovo
52
Apple
90
Ai Llm
Lenovo
15
Apple
86
Creator
Lenovo
20
Apple
76
Gaming
Lenovo
12
Apple
60

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 1165G7Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,722
43,841
Cores416★
Frequency2.8 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 1512 GB1 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness250 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★0
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI 1.4b1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3★
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
Physical
Weight1.70 kg1.60 kg★
Battery45 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 10 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 2021, Core i7-1255U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong port selection (75th percentile)
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average screen (31st percentile)
  • Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
  • Below average cpu (34th percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

Pricing

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 2021, Core i7-1255U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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