MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro wins on CPU and GPU performance with its 12-core M4 Pro (8P+4E) and 16-core GPU versus the ThinkPad’s 12-core Ultra 5 225U with 4-core iGPU. The MacBook’s 24GB unified RAM and fanless thermal design sustain peak performance during 4K video editing or compiling large codebases, while the ThinkPad’s 16GB RAM and active cooling throttle under sustained loads. Choose the MacBook if you edit 8K footage, run virtual machines, or need 18+ hours of battery life; choose the ThinkPad if you need Windows 11 Pro, 1.165kg portability, Wi-Fi 6E, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for docking. In UAE at AED 8499 vs AED 8499, the MacBook is better because it delivers 50% more GPU cores and 8GB more RAM for the same price; in India at ₹209900 vs ₹214990, the MacBook wins on value because it offers superior performance and 8GB extra RAM for ₹5090 less.