Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6"

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
vs
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 2025, Ryzen 7 5825U, 16GB, 2TB SSD, Arctic Grey

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 2025, Ryzen 7 5825U, 16GB, 2TB SSD, Arctic Grey

Lenovo
53 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 2025, Ryzen 7 5825U, 16GB, 2TB SSD, Arctic Grey

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
48
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
54
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
58
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
55
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
51
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
20
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
26
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
14

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6"
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
17,769
Cores16★8
Frequency—2.0 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★AMD Radeon R7 Series
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,407
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 14 TB★2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Ethernet—10/100/1000Mbps
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.61 kg
Battery72 Wh★65 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 2025, Ryzen 7 5825U, 16GB, 2TB SSD, Arctic Grey

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment