Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Lenovo Flex 5 14"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Lenovo Flex 5 14" 2020, Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Grey
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Lenovo Flex 5 14" 2020, Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Grey
The Lenovo Flex 5 receives mixed feedback from the limited Q&A data. Users are curious about its touchscreen responsiveness for detailed work, warranty options, gaming performance, RAM upgradability, and whether the stylus is included. The only answered question confirms the touchscreen is suitable for drawing and graphic design, but many concerns remain unaddressed.
Pros
- Suitable touchscreen for drawing and graphic design
- Full HD IPS display
Cons
- Unanswered questions about warranty options
- Unanswered questions about gaming performance
- Unanswered questions about RAM upgradability
- Unanswered questions about stylus inclusion
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Lenovo Flex 5 14" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 4500U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.65 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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 Flex 5 14" 2020, Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Grey
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong portability (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average screen (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.