Question 1

Which is better, Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max or Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max scores higher overall at 9/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max scored 9/10 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 scored 8.8/10 in our Best Laptops for Data Science 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max worth it over the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3?

Accepted Answer

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max scores 9/10 while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 scores 8.8/10. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Laptops for Data Science 2026 category.

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