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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 and Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max are closely matched overall (within 1 point).
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 stands out on Display type: OLED, Ports USB Type A: 1, Weight: 0.998 kg.
  • Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max counters with Memory capacity: 128 GB, Storage capacity: 8,192 GB, Display Size: 14.2 in.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 and Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max are closely matched
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
74
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
73
Where Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 stands out
  • Display type: OLED
  • Ports USB Type A: 1
  • Weight: 0.998 kg
Where Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max stands out
  • Memory capacity: 128 GB
  • Storage capacity: 8,192 GB
  • Display Size: 14.2 in

Value for Money

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14

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Battery capacity

Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1458 Wh
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max72.4 Wh

Capacity is the raw battery size. Real-world battery life depends just as much on the processor, software and display.

Physical Comparison

Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D

0.998 kg1.62 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max

Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max is 0.62 kg (62%) heavier than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Processor

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Processor model
Intel Core Ultra X7 368H
Apple M5 Max

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Integrated graphics model
Intel Arc B390
Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU

Memory

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Memory capacity
64 GB
128 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable
No
N/A

Storage

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Storage capacity
2,048 GB
8,192 GB
Socket type
M.2 2280
N/A
PCIe version
5
N/A
Storage upgradeable
Yes
N/A

Display

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Size
14 in
14.2 in
Display resolution
2880 × 1800 px
3024 × 1964 px
Aspect ratio
16:10
N/A
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Response time
N/A
N/A
Display type
Brightness
500 nits
1,600 nits
Has pen support
No
N/A
Has touch support
Yes
No

Sound

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Number of speakers
2
6
Power
2 W
N/A
Has Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Number of microphones
2
3

Webcam

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Webcam resolution
N/A
1920 × 1080 px

Battery

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Battery capacity
58 Wh
72.4 Wh
Maximum charge power
65 W
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Wi-Fi technology
Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth 6

Ports

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
USB Type A
1
0
USB Type C
3
3
Thunderbolt technology
Has an HDMI port
Yes
Yes
Has a card reader
No
Yes
Has a headphone jack
Yes
Yes

Design & Weight

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Color
N/A
N/A
Dimensions
31.25 × 1.685 × 21.575 cm
31.26 × 1.55 × 22.12 cm
Weight
0.998 kg
1.62 kg

Security

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
Has a fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes
Has infrared face recognition support
Yes
N/A

Performance

Feature
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max
PassMark CPU Mark
N/A
N/A
Active cooling
Yes
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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