Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its lightweight design, powerful performance, and reliable build quality. Users appreciate its portability for travel and daily work, with many noting it as a dependable upgrade from previous models. However, a few drawbacks include a poor-quality microphone, lack of pen support, and a fingerprint-prone black finish.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Powerful performance
- Reliable build quality
- Great for travel and daily work
- Fast and efficient
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- No pen support
- Fingerprint-prone black finish
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling demanding tasks like 6K video editing and large photo processing with ease. Users highlight its seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem and smooth shipping experience. Some reviewers note that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price, making it a great value. Overall, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant complaints mentioned.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for professional tasks
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Smooth and reliable shipping experience
- Great value for the price
- Handles 6K video and large photos easily
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
- Limited to two cooling fans
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | BT5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.08 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
