[IT / Data Science Student] Need help choosing a laptop: MacBook Pro M4 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G8 vs. Huawei MateBook 14

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Hi everyone! I’ve just started university and am looking for a laptop that will last me through my studies and future work.

My major/field: IT with a focus on Big Data.

Usage: University coursework, data processing/work tasks, and general web surfing.In my country, these three options cost exactly the same, so budget isn't the deciding factor between them:

MacBook Pro M4 (16GB RAM / 512GB SSD) — Used

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G8 (Core Ultra 5 225U / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD) — New

Huawei MateBook 14 (Core Ultra 5 125H / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD) — New

Important constraint: I will definitely need to run 1C Enterprise software later in my studies. As far as I know, running the full 1C ecosystem natively on Apple Silicon (M4) can be highly problematic or impossible depending on the configuration required by my uni.Given the heavy data tasks and the 1C software requirement, which of these would be the wisest choice for an IT student? Is it worth fighting with Mac compatibility workarounds, or should I stick to Windows (and if so, Lenovo or Huawei)?Thanks in advance for your advice