Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
80.6Performance44
85.3Display49.8
78Battery66
53.3Portability91.4
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 76.3 to 58.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and display (+36). Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 85 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 66
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 24,800 vs 11,000
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 53
- 54% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900+43% | 2,720 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 24,800+125% | 11,000 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+75% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | 15 h+7% |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 0.99 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 14.4 mm+14% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro |
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