Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
VS
48.2chipPerformance47.6
—Graphicschip62.7
74.3Displayspec-based58
69.4Batteryspec-based86.7
71.6Portabilityspec-based74.6
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) scores 63.6 against 63.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro)
- 48% higher charging: 96 W vs 65 W
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 12% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.7 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% higher Web browsing endurance: 17.5 h vs 14 h
- 15% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 69.6 Wh
- 13% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.6 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.3 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,795Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,037Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 80 Wh+15% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | 17.5 h+25% |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.4 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+12% | 17.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 8MP camera with discrete IR camera, ToF sensor and electronic privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Pro |
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