The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) offers superior performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning, complemented by a high-quality display with impressive color accuracy which is great for creative professionals. It also has a significantly longer battery life for extended use between charges. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which might be a concern if you travel often or prefer a lightweight option. The ThinkPad, being more portable, also features a touchscreen and is a convertible, adding versatility for presentations or note-taking. However, it falls short in performance compared to the MacBook Pro, making it less suitable for demanding software and multitasking. Both are priced similarly, so your decision should weigh the importance of performance and screen quality against portability and versatility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
Excellent for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
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
General Use
9.0/10
7.2/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is excellent for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) excels in general use due to its superior CPU and GPU, a larger and higher-quality screen, along with a more robust battery life and exceptional screen color accuracy, making it ideal for a range of tasks requiring high-performance and visual fidelity, albeit with less portability due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while lighter and more portable, offers good performance for general use but has a smaller screen, less powerful CPU and GPU, and shorter battery life, although its 2-in-1 convertible design provides versatility for tablet-like use.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.0/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3456 x 2234
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 16 (2021) is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) provides better 3D performance due to its more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, which offers smoother visuals, compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga that has a less capable integrated GPU and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
6.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) surpasses the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga in engineering and design use due to its superior CPU and GPU capabilities, more RAM, and higher screen quality, which are very important for these tasks. While both are quality laptops, the Lenovo offers greater portability and the convenience of a touchscreen, but it has less processing power and screen fidelity, which may affect performance in demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) 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
8.9/10
7.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) 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
9.4/10
7.3/10
16.2in
SIZE
13.5in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 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 (2021) offers a high-resolution screen with exceptional brightness and color accuracy, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks where visual details and color representation are crucial. However, its screen lacks the high refresh rates preferred for smooth 3D rendering. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga provides a satisfactory display for both general use and professional design tasks but falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its standard refresh rates and relatively lesser focus on the gaming-specific features such as higher refresh rates.
Battery
17.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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
16.2in
SIZE
13.5in
4.7 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 (2021) 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 (2021) 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
$1,949
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has a price of $1,949 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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"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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