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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (Core i7-1365U)

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5

  • 1,550 g.
  • 14.2 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
  • 72.4 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 273,000In Stock
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • Intel Core i7-1365U processor.
  • Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 57 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 260,000Out of Stock

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HP OMEN Slim 16-an0119, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBKSh 255,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5 ProKSh 339,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M3 ProKSh 228,000
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, M3 MaxKSh 392,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4 ProKSh 255,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch if you want a larger 72.4 Wh battery, a larger 14.2-inch screen and a newer model (2025). Choose the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 if you want 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps and a lighter build (about 1.12 kg).

Display

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
14.2 inch screen
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
14 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
Apple M5 processor
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Intel Core i7-1365U processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
SSD
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0

Stored energy

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
72.4 Wh of stored energy
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
57 Wh of stored energy

Memory

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
Up to 24 GB RAM
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
16 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch

  • Larger battery: 72.4 Wh (vs 57 Wh).
  • Larger 14.2-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • 120 Hz display.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11

  • 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.
  • Lighter: about 1.12 kg (vs 1.55 kg).

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PriorityApple MacBook Pro 14-inchLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
PerformanceApple M5 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphicsIntel Core i7-1365U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
MemoryUp to 24 GB RAM16 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storage1 TB storage
Display14.2-inch Mini-LED display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi14-inch OLED display
Battery lifeUp to 16 hours per charge57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Weight1.55 kgAbout 1.12 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
BrandAppleLenovo
ModelMacBook Pro (14-inch, M5, 2025)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro
Announced20252023
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorSpace Black, SilverDeep black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Dimensions31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm315.6 × 222.5 mm; 14.96–15.36 mm height depending on camera
Weight1.55 kgStarting at 1.12 kg; configuration dependent
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosureCarbon-fibre lid; aluminium base

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Display Size14.2 inches14 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina XDR, mini-LEDIPS or OLED depending on panel configuration
Resolution3024 × 19641920 × 1200 or 2240 × 1400 IPS; 2880 × 1800 OLED, depending on configuration
Refresh RateUp to 120Hz ProMotion—
BrightnessUp to 1000 nits SDR; 1000 nits sustained and 1600 nits peak HDR—
TouchscreenNo—
Display Features254 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
ProcessorApple M5Intel Core i7-1365U
CPU10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores)10 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.2GHz
GPUApple 10-core GPUIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeUnified memoryLPDDR5/LPDDR5x-6400 for 16 GB models; soldered, no slots
Storage TypeSSDM.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
RAM16GB / 24GB16GB
Storage512GB / 1TB1TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Battery72.4Wh lithium-polymer57 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery LifeUp to 16 hours wireless web; up to 24 hours video streaming—
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capableRapid Charge: up to 80% in 1 hour with 65 W adapter and system off/standby
Power Adapter70W USB-C Power Adapter45 W or 65 W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 AC adapter platform options

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Operating SystemmacOSWindows 11 Pro/Home or Linux/no preload, depending on configuration

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.35.3 with compatible OS
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Webcam12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p videoHD 720p or FHD 1080p; IR optional by configuration; privacy shutter
SpeakersHigh-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers2 × 2 W woofers and 2 × 0.8 W tweeters
MicrophonesStudio-quality three-mic array with directional beamformingQuad far-field microphone array
Audio FeaturesWide stereo sound, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, high-impedance headphone supportDolby Atmos; Dolby Voice; Realtek ALC3306

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardSpill-resistant six-row ThinkPad keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesGlass multi-touch Trackpad, 56 × 110 mm; TrackPoint
Fingerprint ReaderTouch IDMatch-on-chip fingerprint reader in power button
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
USB-ANo2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On
USB-C3 × USB-C ports2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a
Thunderbolt / USB4Three Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s)2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps
HDMIHDMI portHDMI 2.1; up to 4K at 60 Hz
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over Thunderbolt / USB-CDisplayPort 1.4a over Thunderbolt 4
Memory Card ReaderSDXC card slotNo card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Other PortsMagSafe 3—

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
SecurityTouch IDIntel vPro security and manageability; other security features depend on configuration
CoolingActive cooling system—
Special Features16-core Neural Engine; hardware-accelerated media engine and external-display support—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Laptop14-inch MacBook Pro M5Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Core i7-1365U vPro
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 m—

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both offer up to 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (14.2 and 14 inches).
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch for macOS, a larger battery and Apple 10-core graphics; Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 combines Windows, a lighter build and 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.

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In-stock alternatives

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