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2016 MACBOOK PRO 13 VS LENOVO X1 CARBON PRO
2016 MACBOOK PRO 13 VS LENOVO X1 CARBON MAC
2016 MACBOOK PRO 13 VS LENOVO X1 CARBON WINDOWS

2016 MACBOOK PRO 13 VS LENOVO X1 CARBON PRO

If you need a Pro laptop urgently, then you might be bound to the Mac. However, it’s still unavailable for purchase, and you will have to wait. So if you’re on a tight budget, then the Lenovo laptop might be what you’re looking for. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 and MacBook Pro 14 start at $1,639 and $1,999 respectively.

2016 MACBOOK PRO 13 VS LENOVO X1 CARBON MAC

It’s worth mentioning, though, that macOS and the Mac are both developed and produced by Apple, leading to near-perfect optimizations and compatibilities. So by buying either device, you’re taking advantage of the newest features and security patches each company has to offer.

2016 MACBOOK PRO 13 VS LENOVO X1 CARBON WINDOWS

Both macOS Monterey and Windows 11 are the latest from Apple and Microsoft respectively. Which one is better depends on your workflows, use cases, and the ecosystem you’re trapped in (assuming you are). We won’t compare the two operating systems as they both offer the same main sets of features you’d expect from a desktop OS. The MacBook Pro runs macOS Monterey, while the Lenovo is powered by Windows 11.

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1080p Full HD MIPI RGB + IR webcam with Computer Vision.

High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers and spatial audio support when playing Dolby Atmos content.

3x USB-C with Power Delivery and DisplayPort.

2 x USB-C (only one supports Power Delivery).

14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3024 x 1964), up to 1600 nits peak brightness, True Tone technology, ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz.

Up to 12th Generation Intel Core i7 with vPro, U and P series, up to 14 cores.

The new MacBook Pro with M1 also includes a fingerprint reader for logging in, with a Touch ID sensor included on the keyboard.

Another new security feature for the latest X1 Carbon is the inclusion of an integrated fingerprint reader on the power button. The laptop then automatically logs you back in (via Windows Hello facial recognition) when you return. On security, in addition to the optional integrated privacy screen, the X1 Carbon also includes a human presence detection sensor that locks the X1 Carbon when you walk away. For the X1 Carbon, which features a new 16:10 aspect ratio, options include FHD+ resolution (1,920 x 1,200) with 400 nits and non-touch FHD+ with 400 nits and touch screen FHD+ with 500 nits and the Privacy Guard integrated privacy screen and UHD+ resolution (3,840 x 2,400) with 500 nits and enhanced Dolby Vision picture quality. The ninth-gen X1 Carbon also has a number of options to choose from for the display, whereas the new MacBook Pro has just one configuration-a vibrant Retina display that is non-touch, with resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 and brightness of 500 nits. When it comes to the display size, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon has a slight advantage with its 14-inch screen, which makes it 5 percent larger than the 13.3-inch display on the MacBook Pro with M1. Which of the two powerhouse laptops is right for your needs? What follows is our comparison of Apple’s MacBook Pro (M1) vs Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 9) on specs and price.

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But there are plenty of differences between the two high-performance laptops, too-starting with the operating system (macOS for the MacBook Pro and Windows 10 for the X1 Carbon), but also including the laptops’ display options, port variety and security. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon with 11th-gen Intel Core processors both offer impressive speed and multi-tasking capabilities, along with strong battery life, portability and collaboration features. For any buyer looking to get a new laptop that is a true workhorse on performance, Apple’s MacBook Pro with the M1 chip and the Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 9) are two very solid options.

2016 macbook pro 13 vs lenovo x1 carbon