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MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg
Apple

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

M4 Pro · Mini-LED ProMotion · 1.55 kg

94
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro wins by 10
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB — Core i7-1355U · 64GB · 2023
Lenovo

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB

Core i7-1355U · 64GB · 2023

84
/ 100
From $2,499
Specdex verdict

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro lands at 94 and ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB at 84. That puts MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro if…

  • ✓Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
  • ✓Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
  • ✓Best-in-class speakers

Pick ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB if…

  • ✓Current-gen silicon
  • ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • ✓Manufacturer warranty
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on gpu (92 vs 79).

Battery life

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Unplugged endurance for travel and campus

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on battery (92 vs 74).

Display

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Panel quality for creative and media work

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro leads on display (96 vs 86).

Value for money

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $2,499).

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro 94
vs
84 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB

Score breakdown

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro
94
cpu 96
gpu 92
display 96
battery 92
design 96
build 96
portability 0
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB
84
cpu 84
gpu 79
display 86
battery 74
design 0
build 0
portability 91

Specs side-by-side

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro versus ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB — full spec comparison
Spec MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB
Display
14.2″ Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR, 120Hz
—
CPU
Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)
▲ Core i7-1355U
GPU
16-core GPU
—
RAM
24 / 48 GB unified
▲ 64GB
Storage
512 GB / 1 / 2 / 4 TB
—
Battery
72.4 Wh
—
Weight
1.55 kg
—
Release year
—
2023

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro

Pros
  • +Best perf-per-watt portable workstation
  • +Mini-LED 1600-nit HDR display
  • +Best-in-class speakers
Cons
  • −8 GB base RAM gone — but storage upgrades pricey
  • −No OLED option
  • −Notch in display

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB

Pros
  • +Current-gen silicon
  • +Competitive spec-for-dollar
  • +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
  • −Battery varies by config
  • −Some SKUs heavy
  • −RAM often soldered

FAQ: MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB

Which is better, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro worth the price? +

At $1,999, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.

Is ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB worth the price? +

At $2,499, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in portability.

Does MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on gpu (92 vs 79). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.

Which is better for battery life, MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro or ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 · 64GB? +

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro — leads on battery (92 vs 74). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.