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🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityGlossy XDR; 1600 nits peak; nano-texture option; best laptop display made
✨ **Pro:** Smoothly run Photoshop, Docker, and 40+ browser tabs simultaneously.
Value Score✅ Good Value (Below MSRP)
Display RealityIPS matte; FHD; 120Hz; 250 nits; adequate for budget gaming; basic color
| Apple | Brand | Lenovo |
| Apple M4 Max 16-core | Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 4050 6GB |
| 128GB | RAM | 16GB |
| 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3456x2234 120Hz | Display | 15.6" FHD IPS 1920x1080 120Hz |
| 4.7 lbs | Weight | 5.07 lbs |
| 21 hours | Claimed Battery | 5 hours |
| 15-17 hours real-world mixed use | Real Battery | 3-4 hours real-world mixed use |
| 3499 | Price | 699 |