Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro

M4 Pro delivers desktop-rivaling performance.

• M4 Pro outperforms the M3 Max in many benchmarks — a generational leap
• Handles 8K video editing, complex 3D renders, and large codebases without breaking a sweat
• Thunderbolt 5 support means blazing-fast external storage and display connectivity

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

Solid for productivity workloads but not a powerhouse for creative or development tasks.

• Intel Core Ultra handles multitasking and office work effortlessly, but don't expect it to replace a MacBook Pro for heavy creative work.
• The integrated GPU is fine for light photo editing and even casual gaming, but dedicated GPU options would be welcome.