If the lower price of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is appealing and you prioritize a larger screen and higher computing power for tasks like video editing or design work, it may be the right choice. On the other hand, if you value extreme portability, a 2-in-1 convertible form factor, and potentially longer battery life, you might prefer the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga despite its higher cost. The MacBook Pro will provide better performance for demanding applications, but the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga might be better suited for on-the-go users who need a versatile device that can easily switch between a traditional laptop and a tablet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is favored for general use due to its high-quality speakers, screen, and keyboard, coupled with excellent heat management and robust build quality, but it is heavier and less portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga. The X1 Titanium Yoga, while more portable and offering a 2-in-1 convertible design with a touchscreen, has slightly lower battery life and speaker quality compared to the MacBook Pro, making it a more versatile but slightly less powerful option for general tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
7.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.8/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 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 16 has a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and wide color gamut coverage, making it great for general use and engineering tasks that require color accuracy for detailed design. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications where smoother motion provided by higher refresh rates is crucial. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers good resolution and brightness for general tasks and sufficient color accuracy for engineering, but for gaming and 3D work, it falls short due to its lower refresh rate.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
$540
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MacBook Pro 16 has a dedicated AMD Radeon Pro GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate display, making it fair for 3D applications yet less ideal for gaming, particularly because many popular games are not compatible with macOS. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while also having a 60Hz refresh rate screen, uses an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU which provides moderate performance for gaming and 3D tasks, but it can't match the capabilities of dedicated gaming laptops or workstations.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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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