Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS 2026, Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
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
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS 2026, Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 4.0 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.41 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 55 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS 2026, Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Strong ram (68th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 15.3" 83RL000MUS 2026, Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Cloud Grey
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.