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

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro Entry (MacBook Pro 14 2024 Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro Entry (MacBook Pro 14 2024 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 13,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 21NX008PGE 2TB / 64GB

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 21NX008PGE 2TB / 64GB

AED 10,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

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MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)

Our Verdict

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

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro wins on GPU and CPU performance with its 16-core GPU and 12-core M4 Pro (8P+4E) versus the ThinkPad’s 4-core Intel iGPU and 12-core Ultra 5 225U with lower sustained 35W TDP. The MacBook Pro is ideal for video editors needing 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K timelines, and coders benefiting from 12 active cores and macOS optimization for development tools. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon suits business travelers needing 2TB storage, 64GB RAM for heavy multitasking, and 1.165kg weight with 57Wh battery for all-day Windows productivity on the go. In UAE at AED 13999 vs AED 10299, the ThinkPad wins on value because it offers double the RAM and storage for AED 3700 less; in India at ₹349900 vs ₹259990, the ThinkPad wins on value because it delivers 40GB more RAM and 1TB more storage for ₹90000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
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
1024
2048
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)
OS
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12Difference
UAEAED 13,999AED 10,299ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 saves AED 3,700
India₹ 3,49,900₹ 2,59,990ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 saves ₹ 89,910

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