Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
91.1Performance45.2
74.3Display38.4
63.2Battery68.4
71Portability91.4
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+46) and display (+36). Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 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 Pro 14 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 167% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 11,000
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 63
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 71
- 39% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+59%Top 4% | 2,720Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+167%Top 4% | 11,000Bottom 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+27% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 0.99 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 14.4 mm+7% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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