Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs MacBook Pro 13" M2
Verdict: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 outperforms on processor, RAM capacity, and display per 2024-01 release facts while MacBook Pro 13" M2 offers lower $1299 MSRP and macOS but trails with max 24GB RAM and 2022-06 discontinuation. ThinkPad wins 4 of 6 score categories with specific advantages in max RAM (64GB vs 24GB) and display type. MacBook Pro remains viable only for budget macOS needs.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 lists at $2,989 while MacBook Pro 13" M2 lists at $1,299 — MacBook Pro 13" M2 undercuts Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 by $1,690 (130%).
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: 8/10
MacBook Pro 13" M2: 6.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | MacBook Pro 13" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 14-inch OLED | 13.3-inch Retina |
| processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| max_ram | 64GB | 24GB |
| max_storage | 2TB SSD | 2TB SSD |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
What works
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with integrated Arc graphics
- Up to 64GB RAM support
- 14-inch OLED display
What doesn't
- MSRP $2989
- Windows OS only
MacBook Pro 13" M2
What works
- Apple M2 chip with 10-core GPU
- MSRP $1299
- macOS ecosystem
What doesn't
- Max 24GB RAM
- Discontinued model
Bottom line
Our pick: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12.
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