Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro Space Gray 2023
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, solid build, and excellent keyboard, making it a favorite among professionals and frequent travelers. Many users highlight its fast performance and good battery life, though some report hardware issues like touchpad failures, power-on problems, and occasional sluggishness. Customer service experiences are mixed, with a few citing poor support for defects. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, premium ultrabook with minor drawbacks in screen resolution and heat management.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Excellent keyboard
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Touchpad issues
- Power-on problems
- Customer service difficulties
- Screen resolution could be better
- Runs warm under load
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro Space Gray 2023
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Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Apple M2 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 16-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100 percent | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | HDMI port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.07 kg★ | 1.59 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro Space Gray 2023
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024 offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.