Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490

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 ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Lenovo
55 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 ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Lenovo
54
Developer
Apple
98
Lenovo
49
Business
Apple
97
Lenovo
61
Compact
Apple
93
Lenovo
69
Student
Apple
92
Lenovo
73
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Lenovo
16
Creator
Apple
78
Lenovo
21
Gaming
Apple
61
Lenovo
13

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxLenovo ThinkPad 14" T490
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 8665U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
6,134
Cores16★4
Frequency—1.9 GHz★
L3 Cache—8 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
1,534
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 3
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.0
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.45 kg★
Battery72 Wh★50 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 10 Pro

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 ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

  • Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong portability (78th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
  • Below average ram (26th percentile)
  • Below average gpu (28th percentile)

Pricing

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

No current pricing available

Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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