Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
59.1Performancechip56.9
—Graphicschip72.8
74.3Displayspec-based58
63.2Batteryspec-based84
73.1Portabilityspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) scores 66.3 against 66.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition. 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 (M4)
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 13% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 17.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,899
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 22% higher capacity: 88 Wh vs 72.4 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p 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 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136Top 37% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 88 Wh+22% |
| Charging | 96 W | 100 W+4% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.5 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 10MP IR camera with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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