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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MacBook Pro 13 (2020) offers great general use performance and has a reputation for high build quality, excellent screen for colors and brightness, and long battery life; it's an ideal choice if you prefer MacOS and need a laptop for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a higher capacity storage and more RAM which may be beneficial for multitasking and more demanding tasks; with its touchscreen and 2-in-1 design, it's very portable and versatile, suitable if you want a convertible laptop with Windows OS and appreciate business features like a fingerprint reader. Both are relatively light and have similar port offerings, but the MacBook Pro might be less expensive while the X1 Titanium offers a newer Intel processor. Choose the MacBook Pro for an excellent all-around MacOS experience or the X1 Titanium Yoga if you need more RAM, storage, and the flexibility of a 2-in-1 Windows laptop more suited for business use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
- Good for engineering and design
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.3
6.7
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) with its Apple M1 CPU and GPU provides strong performance for engineering software and offers a high-quality screen but has less RAM than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which might limit multitasking efficiency.
Software Development
7.8
7.3
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.3
13.3in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a high-resolution display with strong brightness levels and a color-accurate panel, which provides an excellent viewing experience. For engineering and design tasks, it offers wide color gamuts, covering a broad spectrum of colors necessary for precise visual work. However, for 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial to smooth visuals, the MacBook Pro falls short, making it less suitable for rendering or gaming where movement is involved.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) with its Apple M1 chip and fanless operation offers a blend of performance and quietness, ideal for general use in settings where noise might be an issue, and benefits from a high-quality Retina display and long battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has its own M1 GPU which is capable for 3D tasks, yet many popular games are incompatible with macOS, limiting its gaming potential. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, although fitted with an Intel Iris Xe GPU suitable for light gaming and 3D work, may have limitations in more demanding scenarios due to its focus on business applications and portability over high-end graphics capabilities. Both laptops have screens with standard refresh rates and high-quality displays, but neither are designed with hardware primarily aimed at intensive gaming or high-end 3D rendering.
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,249 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M1 | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 20 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 491 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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