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

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

AED 7,999

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

AED 10,299

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MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)

Our Verdict

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

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2024 M4 Pro wins on GPU performance with its 16-core M4 Pro GPU versus the ThinkPad’s 4-core Intel iGPU, and its fanless under load ensures silent operation during sustained tasks. The MacBook is best for video editors needing 24GB RAM and 512GB SSD for 4K ProRes timelines, with 18+ hours of real-world battery life. The ThinkPad suits enterprise coders and travelers needing 64GB RAM for heavy VMs, 2TB SSD for local data, and a 1.165kg weight with Thunderbolt 4 for dual 4K docking. In UAE at AED 7999 vs AED 10299, the MacBook is better because it delivers superior GPU and battery life for half the price premium; in India at ₹199900 vs ₹259990, the MacBook wins on value because its 24GB RAM and 16-core GPU outperform the ThinkPad’s 64GB RAM in creative workloads despite lower storage.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)

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

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)

Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)	ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12	Difference
UAE	AED 7,999	AED 10,299	MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) saves AED 2,300
India	₹ 1,99,900	₹ 2,59,990	MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) saves ₹ 60,090

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