Apple MacBook Neo vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
40.4Performance45.2
29.8Display38.4
20Battery68.4
86.4Portability91.4
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo8 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and display (+9). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,720
- 12% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 14.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 20
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 86
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+30%Top 24% | 2,720Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 11,000+23%Bottom 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 57 Wh+56% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 0.99 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+12% | 14.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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