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

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro Entry wins on GPU performance with its 16-core M4 Pro GPU versus the ThinkPad’s 4-core Intel iGPU, and operates fanless under load due to Apple’s efficiency architecture. Choose the MacBook for video editors needing 24GB unified RAM and 512GB SSD for 4K timeline rendering, or coders benefiting from 12 CPU cores (8 P-cores + 4 E-cores) and macOS-native tooling. Pick the ThinkPad for business travelers who need 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and 2.57kg weight with 16-hour battery life (based on Intel’s 35W PL1 sustained power), plus Windows 11 Pro compatibility for enterprise apps. In UAE at AED 6499 vs AED 8499, the MacBook is better because it delivers 16-core GPU performance at 24% lower price; in India at ₹159900 vs ₹214990, the MacBook wins on value because its M4 Pro GPU outperforms Intel’s iGPU while costing ₹55090 less.