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The Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers better battery life, higher screen resolution, and is better suited for tasks that benefit from its powerful in-house Apple M3 chip, like engineering or 3D tasks. Its Mini LED display provides excellent color accuracy and brightness, making it ideal for work involving color-sensitive tasks. It features a backlit keyboard but lacks a touchscreen, which the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has. The Lenovo is lighter and more portable, has a higher-quality keyboard, and its touchscreen display with a taller 3:2 aspect ratio might be preferred for productivity tasks. It's equipped with an Intel processor and integrated graphics, which is generally well-rounded but not as powerful for intensive tasks. The MacBook has fewer, but more advanced port options, with Thunderbolt support, versus the Lenovo's broader selection of ports. If portability and touchscreen are priorities, go with the Lenovo, but for better performance and a superior display, the MacBook is the stronger choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.2
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is well-suited for general use with its high-quality Mini LED screen, powerful M3 processor for solid performance, and long battery life, but it comes at a higher weight which affects portability. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a good balance with a touch-enabled IPS display, ample RAM for multitasking, and a lightweight, convertible design, although its lower battery life and reduced screen brightness may not match the MacBook Pro's display experience.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its 10-core GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz offers better graphics and a smoother visual experience, making it more suitable for demanding 3D tasks, although certain games are not compatible on its macOS. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while fair for gaming and 3D due to its Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, may not deliver the same level of performance in graphic-intensive applications as the MacBook Pro.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is engineered with its own powerful CPU and GPU that excel in tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or scientific simulations, and it offers an outstanding screen quality with high color accuracy and brightness.
Content Creation
8.4
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
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.
Software Development
8.2
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
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
9.2
7.3
14.2in
SIZE
13.5in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display that provides crisp visuals and a panel that offers excellent brightness and color accuracy, covering wide color gamuts essential for design work. However, it falls behind for 3D use as it typically has a lower refresh rate, which is less ideal for the smooth rendering of fast-paced visuals required in 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga provides satisfactory screen performance for both general use and engineering with respectable brightness, resolution, and color coverage but doesn't meet the high refresh rate demands for gaming and 3D, resulting in less fluid visual experiences in those areas.
Battery
17.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.2in
SIZE
13.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) 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
$1,649
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,649 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,649 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 14 (Late 2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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