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

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro Entry (MacBook Pro 14 2024 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 6,499

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 21NX008PGE 1TB / 32GB

AED 8,499

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MacBook Pro 14 (M4)

Our Verdict

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.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 14 (M4)

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

Processor

Apple M4 Pro 12-Core 12c/12t, 8 x 4.5 GHz Apple M4 P-Core, 4 x 2.6 GHz Apple M4 E-Core

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U 12c/14t, 2 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core, 2 x 2.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 45 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Arrow Lake-U

Graphics

Apple M4 Pro 16-Core GPU

Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake)

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 312.6 x 221.2 ( = 0.61 x 12.31 x 8.71 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 17.5 x 312.8 x 214.75 ( = 0.69 x 12.31 x 8.45 in)

RAM

24 GB , LPDDR5x-8533, dual-channel, unified

16 GB , LPDDR5X-8400

Storage

512

1024

Battery

72.6 Wh, 6269 mAh Lithium-Ion

57 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: headphone , Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Audio, 1 Fingerprint Reader

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth 5.3

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4

Weight

1.591 kg ( = 56.12 oz / 3.51 pounds), Power Supply: 365 g ( = 12.88 oz / 0.8 pounds)

1.165 kg ( = 41.09 oz / 2.57 pounds), Power Supply: 286 g ( = 10.09 oz / 0.63 pounds)

Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 14 (M4)	ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12	Difference
UAE	AED 6,499	AED 8,499	MacBook Pro 14 (M4) saves AED 2,000
India	₹ 1,59,900	₹ 2,14,990	MacBook Pro 14 (M4) saves ₹ 55,090

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