Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs MacBook Pro M4
Verdict: The MacBook Pro M4 wins on price at $1599 versus $2989 and battery life up to 24 hours per grounded specs. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 counters with up to 64GB RAM and OLED display option. MacBook Pro M4 is the stronger overall pick for most users based on the provided release and spec data.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 lists at $2,989 while MacBook Pro M4 lists at $1,599 — MacBook Pro M4 undercuts Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 by $1,390 (87%).
Winner: MacBook Pro M4
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: 7/10
MacBook Pro M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | MacBook Pro M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M4 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| Display | 14-inch OLED | 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR |
| Maximum RAM | 64GB | — |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 24 hours |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
What works
- Supports up to 64GB RAM for intensive workloads
- 14-inch OLED display option
- Integrated Intel Arc graphics
What doesn't
- MSRP of $2989
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor
MacBook Pro M4
What works
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- M4 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
- MSRP of $1599
What doesn't
- Maximum RAM not specified beyond base configs
- macOS only
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Pro M4.
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