Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9
54.8chipPerformancechip62.6
—Graphics85
74.3Displayspec-based39.6
63.2Batteryspec-based86.7
71.3Portabilityspec-based57.5
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) scores 64.5 against 64.3 for Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits
- 25% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 20.6 mm
- 12% lower weight: 1.61 kg vs 1.84 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $4,109
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 55
- 256% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 18 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 24% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+100% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Pro 18-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 18 GB | 64 GB+256% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (LPCAMM2, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 90 Wh+24% |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.61 kg+12% | 1.84 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+25% | 20.6 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro |
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