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Speed content creation
and web browsing
Higher Cinebench
R23, PugetBench for
Photoshop, and WebXPRT
4 benchmark scores
Supercharge video
production and
accelerate machine
learning workflows
More Blender samples per
minute and more MLPerf™
ResNet-50 samples per second
Put your best
foot forward
Steady mic noise reduction
and louder speaker volume
with less CPU usage
during Zoom meetings
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4:
Spend wisely and be a pacesetter
The new ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 cost significantly less,
performed better, and included innovations a 16-inch Apple
MacBook Pro (2023) couldn’t match
High-powered professionals and creatives understand that how you present
yourself is as important as being prepared. So, investing in a powerful
business laptop that ticks both style and productivity boxes is top priority.
Let’s look at the 16-inch Lenovo®
ThinkBook™
16p Gen 4, which was, at the
time we ordered both laptops for this appraisal, $1,759.54 less expensive
than a corresponding 16-inch Apple®
MacBook Pro®
(2023).
Self-motivated individuals used to meeting deadlines quickly and leading
by example might be interested to know the following. In our hands-on
tests, the redesigned Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 with a 13th
Gen Intel®
Core™
H-Series processor and NVIDIA®
GeForce RTX™
4060 discrete
graphics received higher performance benchmark scores in the areas of
productivity, content creation, and machine learning; completed Microsoft
365 and content creation tasks in less time; and consumed fewer CPU
resources during Zoom meetings than a 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023)
with an M2 Max chip. Additionally, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 has
an innovative connector for modular Lenovo Magic Bay accessories that is
purpose-built to improve video conferencing and transform the powerful
laptop into a video-streaming mobile studio.1
Read on to see how both systems fared in our real-world performance and
user experience evaluations.
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023
A Principled Technologies report: Hands-on testing. Real-world results.
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs. 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023)
Eco-friendly certifications
ENERGY STAR™
EPEAT®
Gold
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
certified packaging materials
vs.
ENERGY STAR
EPEAT Gold
Responsible packaging*
Connects with Android
or iOS phones
Intel Unison™
connects Windows-
based PCs to Android and iOS
phones and tablets**
Apple Continuity connects only macOS
devices to iOS phones
More business-focused connections
1x Thunderbolt™
4 port
1x USB-C port
2x USB-A ports***
1x SD card reader
1x HDMI port
1x headphone/mic combo
1x pogo-pin connector (for Magic
Bay accessories)
1x Kensington Nano Security Slot™
vs.
3x Thunderbolt 4 ports
1x SDXC card slot
1x HDMI port
1x headphone jack
No security slots
No USB-A ports***
About the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
Lenovo redesigned the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
for creative professionals and businesses. This
sleek and frameless business laptop comes with
a 13th
Generation Intel Core H-Series processor,
optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics,
DDR5 memory, and 512GB dual SSD storage
for speed and efficiency. This experience-
focused model also comes with user-facing
harman/kardon®
speakers, a magnetic pogo-pin
connection on the top of the screen for optional
Lenovo Magic Bay accessories, and user-comfort
features that include TÜV Eyesafe®
and TÜV Low
Blue Light certifications.2
About the Intel Core i9-13900H processor
13th
Generation Intel Core H-Series mobile processors provide “the latest platform technologies for
data-intensive applications, ultra-fast connectivity, accelerated AI workloads, and power-performance
optimization.”7
The Intel Core i9-13900H processor we tested has a 24MB Intel Smart Cache, a max turbo
frequency of 5.4 GHz, 14 cores (6 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores), 20 threads, an Intel Thread
Director controller, and Intel Hyper-threading Technology.8
*According to Apple, 97 percent of the 16-inch MacBook Pro packaging is fiber-based
with 100 percent of the wood fiber coming from “recycled and responsible sources.”5
**Intel Unison is currently available on Windows-based PCs. Some premium features
are only available on eligible designs. All devices must run a supported OS version. See
intel.com/performance-wireless for details.
***USB-A is a common connection type for wired and wireless connections to office
essentials such as printers, scanners, mice, and external hard drives.6
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 2
How we tested
Before we started our hands-on evaluation, we set the Windows power mode on the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen
4 to Best performance. We also set the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023) to High-Power Mode. What we tested:
• Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 running Windows
11 Pro, powered by a 14-core 13th
generation Intel
Core i9-13900H processor (4.1 – 5.4 GHz), NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, 32 GB of DDR5-5200
memory, and 1 TB of PCIe®
Gen 4 SSD storage.
Cost on July 12, 2023: $1,739.46.
• 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro running macOS
Ventura, powered by an M2 Max processor (3.68
GHz) with a 12-core CPU and a 38-core GPU, 32 GB
of unified memory, and 1 TB of SSD storage. Cost
on July 12, 2023: $3,499.00.
Even with the optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 discrete graphics included, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
was still half as expensive as the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023).
We ran a variety of benchmarks to assess productivity, content creation, and machine learning performance on
the two laptops:
• Blender is a content creation benchmark that
measures rendering performance and speed
by evaluating how many samples per minute
systems can handle.9
• Cinebench R23 is a content creation benchmark that
evaluates CPU and GPU capabilities using Redshift,
a Cinema 4D rendering engine, and reports system
performance under a heavy load.10
• CrossMark is a productivity benchmark that
evaluates how well devices handle diverse tasks
such as application and file launches; web browsing;
document, photo, and video editing; scientific
simulation forecast modeling within a spreadsheet
application; and multitasking.11
• HandBrake is a content creation benchmark that
measures the time it takes to encode a predefined
video and records the number of frames per second
(FPS) each system processes.12
• Maxon Redshift 3D Renderer is a content creation
benchmark that measures how long systems take to
load and render a 3D scene.13
• MLPerf ResNet-50 is a computer vision machine
learning (ML) model that measures how many
samples per second systems can process.14
• PugetBench for Photoshop is a content
creation benchmark that compares Adobe®
Photoshop®
performance.15
• Speedtest®
by Ookla measures the upload and
download speeds between each laptop and a test
server, through the Google Chrome™
browser.16
• Topaz Video AI is a content creation benchmark that
evaluates how well systems handle algorithm-fueled
video enhancement tasks.17
• WebXPRT 4 is a browser benchmark that runs a
series of tests that include HTML and JavaScript
handling as well as online homework, photo
manipulation, and face detection tasks.18
To round out our user-focused testing, we hand-timed how long it took to complete Microsoft 365 and Adobe
Photoshop tasks. We also compared CPU usage during Zoom meetings and conducted specialized speaker and
microphone comparisons on both systems.
All of the results we report reflect the specific configurations we tested. Any difference in the configurations you
test, as well as browsers, screen brightness, network traffic, or software additions, can affect these results. For
more information on these 16-inch laptops as well as our testing parameters and procedures, see the science
behind the report.
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 3
System performance evaluation
Whether you’re in marketing, business automation, development, or content creation, a creative mindset is an
asset. Another important asset is a powerful laptop that is as talented and multi-faceted as you are.
Day-to-day tasks
CrossMark uses models of real-world applications to
measure responsiveness and performance, so higher
overall scores here provide insight into how a system
might perform common office productivity tasks.
Crossmark
Overall score | Higher is better
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
1,898
1,818
Figure 1: CrossMark overall scores. Higher is better.
Source: Principled Technologies.
Most creatives and professionals access web browsers
and web-based applications every day. Higher
WebXPRT scores indicate a better online experience.
WebXPRT 4
Overall score | Higher is better
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
336
298
Figure 2: WebXPRT 4 with Chrome overall scores.
Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
About Intel Unison
Intel Unison enables users to sync their PCs with Android or iOS-based phones. With Intel Unison, users can take
photos and videos on their phones and transfer them to their PCs for storage and editing. Users have access to their
phone’s full contact list and can receive and manage phone notifications on their PC screens. They can also use their
mouse or keyboard to receive or initiate voice calls and text messages.19
We tested this feature and found the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4, which is a non-macOS device, paired successfully with an
iPhone. We were also able to easily share iPhone files to the ThinkBook and access those files. Apple Continuity
connects macOS devices to only iOS phones.
Figure 3: Screenshots of successful pairing of an Apple iPhone and a Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 using Intel
Unison. Source: Principled Technologies.
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 4
We also hand-timed how long it took to boot each system and complete a variety of Microsoft 365 tasks many
office users regularly do. The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 finished these common tasks in slightly less time
than the Apple MacBook Pro (2023). These tiny speed bumps may not seem like much on the surface—but
anyone toggling between applications multiple times a day understands how these micro-frustrations can really
add up over the course of a week or a month. The faster system has the potential to improve both your mood
and your productivity.
Time to complete tasks in Microsoft 365
Seconds | Less time is better
Boot system Open 92MB
Excel spread-
sheet containing
a macro
Oopen a 90MB
Word doc
Perform word
find/replace
in Word
Launch Excel Insert a 3D
100% stacked
column chart
in Excel
Export 180MB
PPTX to PDF
Open 650KB
10K row Excel
spreadsheet
15.5
19.3
0.8 0.9 0.9 1.1 0.7 0.8
10.7
12.7
0.6 0.8
16.5
21.4
6.5
8.3
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
Figure 4: Time to boot the system and complete various tasks with Microsoft Office 365. Lower times are better.
Source: Principled Technologies.
Bandwidth is measured in megabits per second (Mbps). The more data a laptop transfers per second, the
smoother the web browsing experience.
Speedtest by Ookla
Speed scores (Mbps) | Higher is better
596.2
445.5
Upload Download
783.8
721.2
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
Figure 5: Speedtest by Ookla upload and download speed scores on Chrome. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 sustainability
New data shows that 82 percent of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging.20
One of the ways Lenovo
is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 is through providing environmentally conscious products. To this
end, Lenovo states that the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 is ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold, and FSC certified with these
eco-friendly specs:
• Various components are made from
post-consumer (PCC) content
• The keyboard frame contains 50
percent recycled aluminum
• The AC adapter contains 30
percent recycled plastic21
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3D modeling and rendering
Higher Cinebench R23 scores highlight systems that have the power to better handle resource-intensive tasks
such as CAD programs, complex spreadsheets, and scientific simulations.
Cinebench R23
Overall score | Higher is better
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
2,065
1,718
Single-core Multi-core
19,000
14,877
2,065
1,642
Single-core sustained Multi-core sustained
17,922
14,881
Figure 6: Cinebench R23 scores. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
The noticeable bump in Blender 3.5 samples per minute and decreased Maxon Redshift render time show
how much better equipped the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 is to handle resource-intensive applications and
complex workflows compared to the Apple MacBook Pro (2023).
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
Blender 3.6
Samples per minute | Higher is better
1,662.16
951.48
Monster
959.09
515.25
Junkshop
826.89
464.17
Classroom
Figure 7: Blender benchmark samples per minute. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
Maxon Redshift 3D Renderer Benchmark
Render times (seconds) | Less time is better
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
235
422
Figure 8: Maxon Redshift 3D renderer benchmark render time.
Less time is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
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Video editing
Video encoding, used to compress video while maintaining quality, is a resource-intensive activity for any
system.22
The HandBrake Hardware 4K H.265 encoder stresses CPU, memory, and GPU, which makes this a
helpful indicator of content creation performance.
bar pt height = score / 2
HandBrake Hardware 4K
H.265 encoder test
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
0:55
1:10
Encoding time (minutes:seconds)
Lower is better
Encoding frames per second
Higher is better
140.94
108.21
Figure 9: Handbrake Hardware 4K H.265 encoder test results. Less time is better, and more FPS is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
Video AI applications use algorithms to enhance the quality and resolution of videos. Higher Topaz Video AI
frames per second in both 1,080p (FHD) and 4K resolutions suggest that the M2 Max processor-powered Apple
MacBook Pro (2023) has less compute power for this kind of work than the Intel Core i9-13900H processor-
powered Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4.
Topaz Video AI 3.3.4 FHD
Frames per second | Higher is better
bar pt height = score*25
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
6.92
3.71
Chronos
11.16
6.12
CHFast
Figure 10: Frames per second each solution achieved on Topaz Video AI 3.3.4 FHD. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
Topaz Video AI 3.3.4 4K
Frames per second | Higher is better
0.42
0.19
Artemis
0.45
0.29
Proteus
3.02
2.53
4X Slomo Apollo
11.77
10.98
APFast
1.48
0.94
Chronos
2.82
1.40
CHFast
Figure 11: Frames per second each solution achieved on Topaz Video AI 3.3.4 4K. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
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Photo editing
PugetBench for Photoshop evaluates a system’s photo-editing performance while completing a broad range
of common Adobe Photoshop activities. The benchmark then assigns an overall score to each system. We also
hand-timed how long it took to complete an Adobe Photoshop workflow. We found that the Lenovo ThinkBook
16p Gen 4 scored higher in the benchmark test and saved time in the content creation workflow.
PugetBench for Photoshop
Score | Higher is better
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
1,236
1,047
Figure 12: PugetBench for Photoshop overall scores.
Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
Process a 50 RAW .NEF file and
save to JPEG in Adobe Photoshop
Time (seconds) | Less time is better
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
70.6
79.0
Figure 13: Time to image process a 50 RAW .NEF file and
save image to JPEG in Adobe Photoshop. Less time is better.
Source: Principled Technologies.
Machine learning comparison
To see how competently each system could identify and classify objects and people, we ran the MLPerf
ResNet-50 machine learning model in the offline scenario. This ML model ‘[a]ssigns a label from a fixed set
of categories to an input image, i.e., applies to computer vision problems.”23
The ResNet computer vision
model measures speech recognition performance. Examples of computer vision applications include robotic
automation, facial recognition, medical anomaly detection, and self-driving cars.24
The samples per second
delta between the Intel Core i9-13900H processor- and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics-powered Lenovo
ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 compared to the M2 Max processor-
powered Apple MacBook Pro (2023) is huge. This shows
the AI-processing strength of having both a powerful CPU
and a powerful GPU.
ResNet 50
Samples per second | Higher is better
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
8,132.24
756.45
Figure 14: Number of samples per second each laptop classified
using the ResNet-50 model in the offline scenario. Higher numbers
of samples are better. Source: Principled Technologies.
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Remote collaboration experiences
With many companies embracing remote and hybrid work environments, the video-conferencing tools and
audio components we rely on to connect and engage widespread participants are more important than ever. In
addition to the performances wins we outline in this section, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 provides a unique
opportunity to shine with Magic Bay accessories: Lenovo Magic Bay Light, Lenovo Magic Bay 4K Webcam, and
Lenovo Magic Bay LTE. These modular components are only available with the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4.
Lenovo Magic Bay accessories are designed to help professionals put their best foot forward and provide 4G
hotspot internet access for spotty Wi-Fi areas.25
Zoom video conferencing
Video meetings are pivotal in remote and hybrid work environments—but can tax the CPU. When Zoom hogs
too much CPU, users might notice deteriorating video quality, out-of-sync video playback, or screen-sharing
not working. For this test, we configured Zoom to enter full-screen automatically when starting or joining a
meeting, chose the audio and video on options when joining a meeting, and chose side-by-side mode when
screen-sharing. This last adjustment was to ensure the cameras were always on-screen with the screenshare. For
repeatable audio evaluations, we played a YouTube video on the host device.
Lower Zoom CPU usage is pivotal because high-powered individuals and creatives need their computers
to multitask during meetings. Multitasking examples include employing virtual backgrounds and filters,
delivering interactive presentations that include polls and word clouds, and running large events with multiple
breakout rooms.
System maximum CPU utilization while using Zoom
Percent utilization | Lower is better
Host, 1:1 meeting
18%
5%
Guest, 1:1 meeting
12%
2%
Host, 1:3 meeting
22%
4%
Lenovo ThinkBook
16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook
Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
0% 100%
0% 100%
0% 100%
Figure 15: Zoom CPU usage, as reported by Zoom.
Lower usage is better. Source: Principled Technologies.
Security from supply chain
trust through end of life
According to Help Net Security, supply
chain attacks in 2022 caused more data
compromises than malware—and impacted
more than 10 million people.26
Lenovo and
Intel have partnered to provide deeper
and broader protections from the point of
manufacture through transport and until
the end user has the device in their hands.
The first step in this secure supply chain
is Intel Trusted Device Setup and Intel
Transparent Supply Chain. These services
fall under the Lenovo ThinkShield umbrella,
which, in addition to the device protection
services mentioned above, provides end-
to-end protection of sensitive data with
secure hardware, software, and services.
With Lenovo ThinkShield and the Intel vPro
platform, companies can fortify their business
and protect their assets from manufacturing
floor to final disposal.27
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Background noise reduction
A useful remote collaboration component is effective
background noise reduction. We found that the Lenovo
ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 with dual noise-canceling
microphones was better at reducing background
noise than a 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023) with its
three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and
directional beamforming.28,29
It’s easier for teammates
and clients to hear you, focus on the subject at hand,
and be part of the conversation when there are fewer
audio distractions.
Too quiet to
register a
sound
Registered
audible noise
at -41.6 LUFS
Lenovo ThinkBook
16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook
Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
Background fan volume
Figure 16: Microphone test background fan volume results. Lower
LUFS, which is a standard loudness measurement, are better.
Source: Principled Technologies.
Speaker volume output
Whether you need to step away from your laptop to
refill your water bottle or grab a snack during a long
video-conferencing session, the louder the volume
output, the further you can stray from your laptop.
To reach our 64dB target, the four harman/Kardon
speakers on the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 used lower
levels of maximum speaker volume output than the
six-speaker sound system on the 16-inch MacBook
Pro (2023). For context, 60 dB is the volume of
normal conversation.30
To account for variances in
speech patterns and voice modulation, we set the
target dB to 64.
Maximum audio output needed to reach target dB
Percent of maximum system volume | Lower is better
100%
0%
100%
0%
64dB
64dB
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU)
64%
75%
Figure 17: Speaker volume output level results. Lower is better.
Source: Principled Technologies.
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Conclusion
The redesigned Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4, which delivered on
performance and cutting-edge innovation, was $1,759.54 less expensive
than a 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023) when we ordered systems
for this appraisal. In addition to receiving higher productivity, content
creation, and ML benchmarks scores and completing Microsoft 365 and
Adobe Photoshop tasks in less time, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4
also provided better video conferencing user experiences than the Apple
MacBook Pro (2023).
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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter

  • 1. Speed content creation and web browsing Higher Cinebench R23, PugetBench for Photoshop, and WebXPRT 4 benchmark scores Supercharge video production and accelerate machine learning workflows More Blender samples per minute and more MLPerf™ ResNet-50 samples per second Put your best foot forward Steady mic noise reduction and louder speaker volume with less CPU usage during Zoom meetings Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter The new ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 cost significantly less, performed better, and included innovations a 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023) couldn’t match High-powered professionals and creatives understand that how you present yourself is as important as being prepared. So, investing in a powerful business laptop that ticks both style and productivity boxes is top priority. Let’s look at the 16-inch Lenovo® ThinkBook™ 16p Gen 4, which was, at the time we ordered both laptops for this appraisal, $1,759.54 less expensive than a corresponding 16-inch Apple® MacBook Pro® (2023). Self-motivated individuals used to meeting deadlines quickly and leading by example might be interested to know the following. In our hands-on tests, the redesigned Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 with a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ H-Series processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 discrete graphics received higher performance benchmark scores in the areas of productivity, content creation, and machine learning; completed Microsoft 365 and content creation tasks in less time; and consumed fewer CPU resources during Zoom meetings than a 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023) with an M2 Max chip. Additionally, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 has an innovative connector for modular Lenovo Magic Bay accessories that is purpose-built to improve video conferencing and transform the powerful laptop into a video-streaming mobile studio.1 Read on to see how both systems fared in our real-world performance and user experience evaluations. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 A Principled Technologies report: Hands-on testing. Real-world results.
  • 2. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 vs. 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023) Eco-friendly certifications ENERGY STAR™ EPEAT® Gold Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified packaging materials vs. ENERGY STAR EPEAT Gold Responsible packaging* Connects with Android or iOS phones Intel Unison™ connects Windows- based PCs to Android and iOS phones and tablets** Apple Continuity connects only macOS devices to iOS phones More business-focused connections 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 port 1x USB-C port 2x USB-A ports*** 1x SD card reader 1x HDMI port 1x headphone/mic combo 1x pogo-pin connector (for Magic Bay accessories) 1x Kensington Nano Security Slot™ vs. 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports 1x SDXC card slot 1x HDMI port 1x headphone jack No security slots No USB-A ports*** About the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 Lenovo redesigned the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 for creative professionals and businesses. This sleek and frameless business laptop comes with a 13th Generation Intel Core H-Series processor, optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, DDR5 memory, and 512GB dual SSD storage for speed and efficiency. This experience- focused model also comes with user-facing harman/kardon® speakers, a magnetic pogo-pin connection on the top of the screen for optional Lenovo Magic Bay accessories, and user-comfort features that include TÜV Eyesafe® and TÜV Low Blue Light certifications.2 About the Intel Core i9-13900H processor 13th Generation Intel Core H-Series mobile processors provide “the latest platform technologies for data-intensive applications, ultra-fast connectivity, accelerated AI workloads, and power-performance optimization.”7 The Intel Core i9-13900H processor we tested has a 24MB Intel Smart Cache, a max turbo frequency of 5.4 GHz, 14 cores (6 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores), 20 threads, an Intel Thread Director controller, and Intel Hyper-threading Technology.8 *According to Apple, 97 percent of the 16-inch MacBook Pro packaging is fiber-based with 100 percent of the wood fiber coming from “recycled and responsible sources.”5 **Intel Unison is currently available on Windows-based PCs. Some premium features are only available on eligible designs. All devices must run a supported OS version. See intel.com/performance-wireless for details. ***USB-A is a common connection type for wired and wireless connections to office essentials such as printers, scanners, mice, and external hard drives.6 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 2
  • 3. How we tested Before we started our hands-on evaluation, we set the Windows power mode on the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 to Best performance. We also set the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023) to High-Power Mode. What we tested: • Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 running Windows 11 Pro, powered by a 14-core 13th generation Intel Core i9-13900H processor (4.1 – 5.4 GHz), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, 32 GB of DDR5-5200 memory, and 1 TB of PCIe® Gen 4 SSD storage. Cost on July 12, 2023: $1,739.46. • 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro running macOS Ventura, powered by an M2 Max processor (3.68 GHz) with a 12-core CPU and a 38-core GPU, 32 GB of unified memory, and 1 TB of SSD storage. Cost on July 12, 2023: $3,499.00. Even with the optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 discrete graphics included, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 was still half as expensive as the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023). We ran a variety of benchmarks to assess productivity, content creation, and machine learning performance on the two laptops: • Blender is a content creation benchmark that measures rendering performance and speed by evaluating how many samples per minute systems can handle.9 • Cinebench R23 is a content creation benchmark that evaluates CPU and GPU capabilities using Redshift, a Cinema 4D rendering engine, and reports system performance under a heavy load.10 • CrossMark is a productivity benchmark that evaluates how well devices handle diverse tasks such as application and file launches; web browsing; document, photo, and video editing; scientific simulation forecast modeling within a spreadsheet application; and multitasking.11 • HandBrake is a content creation benchmark that measures the time it takes to encode a predefined video and records the number of frames per second (FPS) each system processes.12 • Maxon Redshift 3D Renderer is a content creation benchmark that measures how long systems take to load and render a 3D scene.13 • MLPerf ResNet-50 is a computer vision machine learning (ML) model that measures how many samples per second systems can process.14 • PugetBench for Photoshop is a content creation benchmark that compares Adobe® Photoshop® performance.15 • Speedtest® by Ookla measures the upload and download speeds between each laptop and a test server, through the Google Chrome™ browser.16 • Topaz Video AI is a content creation benchmark that evaluates how well systems handle algorithm-fueled video enhancement tasks.17 • WebXPRT 4 is a browser benchmark that runs a series of tests that include HTML and JavaScript handling as well as online homework, photo manipulation, and face detection tasks.18 To round out our user-focused testing, we hand-timed how long it took to complete Microsoft 365 and Adobe Photoshop tasks. We also compared CPU usage during Zoom meetings and conducted specialized speaker and microphone comparisons on both systems. All of the results we report reflect the specific configurations we tested. Any difference in the configurations you test, as well as browsers, screen brightness, network traffic, or software additions, can affect these results. For more information on these 16-inch laptops as well as our testing parameters and procedures, see the science behind the report. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 3
  • 4. System performance evaluation Whether you’re in marketing, business automation, development, or content creation, a creative mindset is an asset. Another important asset is a powerful laptop that is as talented and multi-faceted as you are. Day-to-day tasks CrossMark uses models of real-world applications to measure responsiveness and performance, so higher overall scores here provide insight into how a system might perform common office productivity tasks. Crossmark Overall score | Higher is better Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 1,898 1,818 Figure 1: CrossMark overall scores. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Most creatives and professionals access web browsers and web-based applications every day. Higher WebXPRT scores indicate a better online experience. WebXPRT 4 Overall score | Higher is better Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 336 298 Figure 2: WebXPRT 4 with Chrome overall scores. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies. About Intel Unison Intel Unison enables users to sync their PCs with Android or iOS-based phones. With Intel Unison, users can take photos and videos on their phones and transfer them to their PCs for storage and editing. Users have access to their phone’s full contact list and can receive and manage phone notifications on their PC screens. They can also use their mouse or keyboard to receive or initiate voice calls and text messages.19 We tested this feature and found the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4, which is a non-macOS device, paired successfully with an iPhone. We were also able to easily share iPhone files to the ThinkBook and access those files. Apple Continuity connects macOS devices to only iOS phones. Figure 3: Screenshots of successful pairing of an Apple iPhone and a Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 using Intel Unison. Source: Principled Technologies. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 4
  • 5. We also hand-timed how long it took to boot each system and complete a variety of Microsoft 365 tasks many office users regularly do. The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 finished these common tasks in slightly less time than the Apple MacBook Pro (2023). These tiny speed bumps may not seem like much on the surface—but anyone toggling between applications multiple times a day understands how these micro-frustrations can really add up over the course of a week or a month. The faster system has the potential to improve both your mood and your productivity. Time to complete tasks in Microsoft 365 Seconds | Less time is better Boot system Open 92MB Excel spread- sheet containing a macro Oopen a 90MB Word doc Perform word find/replace in Word Launch Excel Insert a 3D 100% stacked column chart in Excel Export 180MB PPTX to PDF Open 650KB 10K row Excel spreadsheet 15.5 19.3 0.8 0.9 0.9 1.1 0.7 0.8 10.7 12.7 0.6 0.8 16.5 21.4 6.5 8.3 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) Figure 4: Time to boot the system and complete various tasks with Microsoft Office 365. Lower times are better. Source: Principled Technologies. Bandwidth is measured in megabits per second (Mbps). The more data a laptop transfers per second, the smoother the web browsing experience. Speedtest by Ookla Speed scores (Mbps) | Higher is better 596.2 445.5 Upload Download 783.8 721.2 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) Figure 5: Speedtest by Ookla upload and download speed scores on Chrome. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies. ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 sustainability New data shows that 82 percent of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging.20 One of the ways Lenovo is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 is through providing environmentally conscious products. To this end, Lenovo states that the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 is ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold, and FSC certified with these eco-friendly specs: • Various components are made from post-consumer (PCC) content • The keyboard frame contains 50 percent recycled aluminum • The AC adapter contains 30 percent recycled plastic21 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 5
  • 6. 3D modeling and rendering Higher Cinebench R23 scores highlight systems that have the power to better handle resource-intensive tasks such as CAD programs, complex spreadsheets, and scientific simulations. Cinebench R23 Overall score | Higher is better Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 2,065 1,718 Single-core Multi-core 19,000 14,877 2,065 1,642 Single-core sustained Multi-core sustained 17,922 14,881 Figure 6: Cinebench R23 scores. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies. The noticeable bump in Blender 3.5 samples per minute and decreased Maxon Redshift render time show how much better equipped the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 is to handle resource-intensive applications and complex workflows compared to the Apple MacBook Pro (2023). Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) Blender 3.6 Samples per minute | Higher is better 1,662.16 951.48 Monster 959.09 515.25 Junkshop 826.89 464.17 Classroom Figure 7: Blender benchmark samples per minute. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Maxon Redshift 3D Renderer Benchmark Render times (seconds) | Less time is better Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 235 422 Figure 8: Maxon Redshift 3D renderer benchmark render time. Less time is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 6
  • 7. Video editing Video encoding, used to compress video while maintaining quality, is a resource-intensive activity for any system.22 The HandBrake Hardware 4K H.265 encoder stresses CPU, memory, and GPU, which makes this a helpful indicator of content creation performance. bar pt height = score / 2 HandBrake Hardware 4K H.265 encoder test Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 0:55 1:10 Encoding time (minutes:seconds) Lower is better Encoding frames per second Higher is better 140.94 108.21 Figure 9: Handbrake Hardware 4K H.265 encoder test results. Less time is better, and more FPS is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Video AI applications use algorithms to enhance the quality and resolution of videos. Higher Topaz Video AI frames per second in both 1,080p (FHD) and 4K resolutions suggest that the M2 Max processor-powered Apple MacBook Pro (2023) has less compute power for this kind of work than the Intel Core i9-13900H processor- powered Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4. Topaz Video AI 3.3.4 FHD Frames per second | Higher is better bar pt height = score*25 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 6.92 3.71 Chronos 11.16 6.12 CHFast Figure 10: Frames per second each solution achieved on Topaz Video AI 3.3.4 FHD. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) Topaz Video AI 3.3.4 4K Frames per second | Higher is better 0.42 0.19 Artemis 0.45 0.29 Proteus 3.02 2.53 4X Slomo Apollo 11.77 10.98 APFast 1.48 0.94 Chronos 2.82 1.40 CHFast Figure 11: Frames per second each solution achieved on Topaz Video AI 3.3.4 4K. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 7
  • 8. Photo editing PugetBench for Photoshop evaluates a system’s photo-editing performance while completing a broad range of common Adobe Photoshop activities. The benchmark then assigns an overall score to each system. We also hand-timed how long it took to complete an Adobe Photoshop workflow. We found that the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 scored higher in the benchmark test and saved time in the content creation workflow. PugetBench for Photoshop Score | Higher is better Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 1,236 1,047 Figure 12: PugetBench for Photoshop overall scores. Higher is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Process a 50 RAW .NEF file and save to JPEG in Adobe Photoshop Time (seconds) | Less time is better Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 70.6 79.0 Figure 13: Time to image process a 50 RAW .NEF file and save image to JPEG in Adobe Photoshop. Less time is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Machine learning comparison To see how competently each system could identify and classify objects and people, we ran the MLPerf ResNet-50 machine learning model in the offline scenario. This ML model ‘[a]ssigns a label from a fixed set of categories to an input image, i.e., applies to computer vision problems.”23 The ResNet computer vision model measures speech recognition performance. Examples of computer vision applications include robotic automation, facial recognition, medical anomaly detection, and self-driving cars.24 The samples per second delta between the Intel Core i9-13900H processor- and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics-powered Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 compared to the M2 Max processor- powered Apple MacBook Pro (2023) is huge. This shows the AI-processing strength of having both a powerful CPU and a powerful GPU. ResNet 50 Samples per second | Higher is better Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 8,132.24 756.45 Figure 14: Number of samples per second each laptop classified using the ResNet-50 model in the offline scenario. Higher numbers of samples are better. Source: Principled Technologies. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 8
  • 9. Remote collaboration experiences With many companies embracing remote and hybrid work environments, the video-conferencing tools and audio components we rely on to connect and engage widespread participants are more important than ever. In addition to the performances wins we outline in this section, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 provides a unique opportunity to shine with Magic Bay accessories: Lenovo Magic Bay Light, Lenovo Magic Bay 4K Webcam, and Lenovo Magic Bay LTE. These modular components are only available with the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4. Lenovo Magic Bay accessories are designed to help professionals put their best foot forward and provide 4G hotspot internet access for spotty Wi-Fi areas.25 Zoom video conferencing Video meetings are pivotal in remote and hybrid work environments—but can tax the CPU. When Zoom hogs too much CPU, users might notice deteriorating video quality, out-of-sync video playback, or screen-sharing not working. For this test, we configured Zoom to enter full-screen automatically when starting or joining a meeting, chose the audio and video on options when joining a meeting, and chose side-by-side mode when screen-sharing. This last adjustment was to ensure the cameras were always on-screen with the screenshare. For repeatable audio evaluations, we played a YouTube video on the host device. Lower Zoom CPU usage is pivotal because high-powered individuals and creatives need their computers to multitask during meetings. Multitasking examples include employing virtual backgrounds and filters, delivering interactive presentations that include polls and word clouds, and running large events with multiple breakout rooms. System maximum CPU utilization while using Zoom Percent utilization | Lower is better Host, 1:1 meeting 18% 5% Guest, 1:1 meeting 12% 2% Host, 1:3 meeting 22% 4% Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% Figure 15: Zoom CPU usage, as reported by Zoom. Lower usage is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Security from supply chain trust through end of life According to Help Net Security, supply chain attacks in 2022 caused more data compromises than malware—and impacted more than 10 million people.26 Lenovo and Intel have partnered to provide deeper and broader protections from the point of manufacture through transport and until the end user has the device in their hands. The first step in this secure supply chain is Intel Trusted Device Setup and Intel Transparent Supply Chain. These services fall under the Lenovo ThinkShield umbrella, which, in addition to the device protection services mentioned above, provides end- to-end protection of sensitive data with secure hardware, software, and services. With Lenovo ThinkShield and the Intel vPro platform, companies can fortify their business and protect their assets from manufacturing floor to final disposal.27 Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 9
  • 10. Background noise reduction A useful remote collaboration component is effective background noise reduction. We found that the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 with dual noise-canceling microphones was better at reducing background noise than a 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023) with its three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming.28,29 It’s easier for teammates and clients to hear you, focus on the subject at hand, and be part of the conversation when there are fewer audio distractions. Too quiet to register a sound Registered audible noise at -41.6 LUFS Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) Background fan volume Figure 16: Microphone test background fan volume results. Lower LUFS, which is a standard loudness measurement, are better. Source: Principled Technologies. Speaker volume output Whether you need to step away from your laptop to refill your water bottle or grab a snack during a long video-conferencing session, the louder the volume output, the further you can stray from your laptop. To reach our 64dB target, the four harman/Kardon speakers on the ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 used lower levels of maximum speaker volume output than the six-speaker sound system on the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023). For context, 60 dB is the volume of normal conversation.30 To account for variances in speech patterns and voice modulation, we set the target dB to 64. Maximum audio output needed to reach target dB Percent of maximum system volume | Lower is better 100% 0% 100% 0% 64dB 64dB Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max CPU) 64% 75% Figure 17: Speaker volume output level results. Lower is better. Source: Principled Technologies. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 10
  • 11. Conclusion The redesigned Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4, which delivered on performance and cutting-edge innovation, was $1,759.54 less expensive than a 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023) when we ordered systems for this appraisal. In addition to receiving higher productivity, content creation, and ML benchmarks scores and completing Microsoft 365 and Adobe Photoshop tasks in less time, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 also provided better video conferencing user experiences than the Apple MacBook Pro (2023). 1. Lenovo StoryHub, “ThinkBook Plus Reinvents Rotating Display Form with New Design Twist,” accessed October 26, 2023, https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/thinkbook-plus-reinvents- rotating-display-form-factor-twist-design/. 2. Lenovo, “ThinkBook 16p Gen 4 Intel (16”),” accessed October 26, 2023, https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkbook/thinkbook-p/thinkbook- 16p-gen-4-(16-inch-intel)/. 3. Intel, “Intel® Unison™ ,” accessed September 27, 2023, https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/unison/overview.html. Intel Unison is currently available on Windows-based PCs to pair with Android- or iOS-based phones and tablets. Some premium features are only available on eligible designs. All devices must run a supported OS version. See intel.com/ performance-wireless for details. 4. Make Use Of, “How to Use Your Mac and iPhone Together With Apple’s Continuity,” accessed September 27, 2023, https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/mac-iphone-together/. 5. Apple, “Product Environmental Report: 16-inch MacBook Pro,” accessed October 25, 2023, https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/ notebooks/16-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Jan2023.pdf. 6. The Sacramento Bee, “USB A vs. USB C: Which Office Devices Use Each?” accessed September 19, 2023, https://www.sacbee.com/reviews/usb-a-vs- usb-c/. 7. Intel, “13th Gen Intel® Core™ Mobile Processor Product Brief,” accessed October 25, 2023, https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/ processors/core/13th -gen-core-mobile-brief.html. 8. Intel, “Intel® Core™ i9-13900H Processor,” accessed October 25, 2023, https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232135/intel-core- i913900h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.html. 9. Open Data, “Blender Open Data,” accessed October 26, 2023, https://opendata.blender.org/about/. 10. Maxon, “Cinebench,” accessed September 27, 2023, https://www.maxon.net/en/cinebench. 11. BAPCo, “CrossMark,” accessed September 27, 2023, https://bapco.com/wp- content/uploads/2022/01/crossmark_white_paper_v1.2.pdf. 12. HandBrake Documentation, “Performance,” accessed October 26, 2023, https://handbrake.fr/docs/en/latest/technical/performance.html. 13. Maxon, “The redshiftBenchmark tool,” accessed October 26, 2023, https://help.maxon.net/r3d/maya/en-us/Content/html/ The+redshiftBenchmark+tool.html#. Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 4: Spend wisely and be a pacesetter December 2023 | 11
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