Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2025, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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 ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2025, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this Lenovo ThinkPad, praising its speed, ease of use, and beautiful display. The touch screen is a popular feature, though some find it overly sensitive. A few note the laptop is larger and heavier than expected, but overall it delivers excellent performance and value.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy to use
- Beautiful display
- Touch screen functionality
- Good value for money
Cons
- Touch screen too sensitive
- Larger and heavier than expected
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.81 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 47 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2025, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average portability (26th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.
