14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD
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| Feature |  14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro |  Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14.2 inches | 14-inch |
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro |
| GPU | Apple GPU up to 20 cores | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 24GB / 36GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro, 2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell laptop |
| Color | Space Black, Silver | Black |
Design
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm | 312.8 × 214.75 × 14.96 mm |
| Weight | 1.60 kg | Starting at 1.08 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Carbon-fibre hybrid top; aluminium bottom |
Display
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14.2 inches | 14-inch |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED | Low-power IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 3024 × 1964 | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz ProMotion | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | Up to 1000 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR | 400 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR | 16:10, 100% sRGB, Eyesafe, TÜV Low Blue Light |
Performance
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro |
| CPU | 12-core or 14-core CPU (configuration dependent) | 12 cores (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 14 threads; up to 4.9 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; Intel AI Boost NPU |
| GPU | Apple GPU up to 20 cores | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Soldered LPDDR5x-6400 |
| Storage Type | SSD | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Opal 2.0 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 24GB / 36GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 72.4Wh lithium-polymer | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 14 hours wireless web; up to 22 hours video playback | Varies by workload and configuration |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable | Rapid Charge supported |
| Power Adapter | 70W or 96W USB-C Power Adapter | 65 W USB-C AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Connectivity
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet; adapter supported |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video | FHD 1080p + IR hybrid webcam with privacy shutter |
| Speakers | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Studio-quality three-mic array with directional beamforming | 4-microphone 360° array |
| Audio Features | Wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone support | Dolby Atmos; Dolby Voice |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | LED backlight |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | TrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps |
| USB-C | 3 × USB-C ports | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Three Thunderbolt 5 / USB 4 ports (up to 120Gb/s) | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps |
| HDMI | HDMI port | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt |
| Memory Card Reader | SDXC card slot | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | Kensington security slot |
Additional Features
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Discrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; IR camera; webcam privacy shutter; vPro |
| Cooling | Active cooling system | Active fan cooling |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support | Intel vPro; MIL-STD-810H tested |
What's in the Box
| Specification | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Ultra 7 165U VPRO, 64GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
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