Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro
Verdict: The MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro wins on value with a $990 lower MSRP and stronger efficiency from the M3 Pro chip per the provided specs. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 counters with up to 64GB RAM versus 36GB and a 2024-01 release date. MacBook Pro also supports up to 4TB SSD compared to 2TB on the ThinkPad.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 lists at $2,989 while MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro lists at $1,999 — MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro undercuts Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 by $990 (50%).
Winner: MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: 7.5/10
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | M3 Pro |
| display | 14-inch OLED | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| max_ram | 64GB | 36GB |
| max_storage | 2TB SSD | 4TB SSD |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
What works
- Up to 64GB RAM for heavy multitasking
- Intel Arc integrated graphics for light creative work
- Business-grade durability and keyboard
What doesn't
- Higher starting price at $2989
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H draws more power than Apple silicon
MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro
What works
- Lower price at $1999 with strong single-core performance
- Up to 4TB SSD storage capacity
- Efficient M3 Pro chip with excellent battery life
What doesn't
- Maximum 36GB unified memory
- macOS ecosystem lock-in for some users
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro.
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